I didn’t always fit in.
I started capoeira in a poor town in São Paulo, Brazil. It was 1996; I was 10 years old. I had no coordination and 0 sports skills. The truth is, I did not have big expectations for my life. I was just a poor kid - no money, no talent - without any big dreams.
But luckily I found capoeira and my life changed!
I started training every day, taking all the classes I could. Guess what I did in my free time? Capoeira! I was a fanatic, and I still am. It is because the more I give to capoeira, the more capoeira gives me back.
Little by little I started to be noticed: at home, with my family, in school, and in capoeira. I started to teach, perform, and travel. Capoeira changed my perspective on life. I started to see so many opportunities.
In 2007 I went to Mexico, then France, Austria, Belgium, Germany, England, Spain, Israel, Tunisia. All teaching and performing capoeira. How could I not be in love?
Through capoeira I met my partner, and through capoeira I have seen almost all my dreams come true!
With capoeira I have more energy, confidence, and focus. I move better and feel better, and I'm part of a beautiful community. I know that capoeira can help anyone in the same way.