Contra-Mestre Marquinho

"Capoeira Angola Center Serbia" is led by Contra-Mestre Marquinho. The group regulary organizes his visits and Capoeira Angola workshops in Belgrade and Novi Sad. Born in Olinda, Brazil, he started practicing capoeira at the age of 13. He was named trainer of Capoeira Angola (Trenel de Capoeira Angola) by Mestre Sapo of "Capoeira Angola Mãe". In January 2002, he became affiliated with "Capoeira Angola Center" of Mestre João Grande, one of the few masters who preserved traditional Capoeira. In March 2002, he is officialy titled Professor of Capoeira Angola by Mestre João Grande. He started teaching in Serbia in spring 2002.

He has taught Capoeira in many European countries, and is currently living and working in Italy, where he also has his group "Capoeira Angola Center Italia". He participated in recording of many albums of Capoeira music, and his own first CD "Luta de libertaçao" he recorded in 2003. in Italy with his students. He also participated in numerous workshops across Europe, and hosted many in Germany and Italy with some of the greatest Capoeira masters. Marquinho is considered one of the finest teachers of Capoeira Angola in Europe. He, as his master, teaches Capoeira in a traditional way. In Italy, he is participating in MUS project where he teaches school children the art of Capoeira. With his groups in Italy, Finland, Croatia and Serbia, he is dedicated in perserving the traditional Capoeira Angola, and promotes healthy living, sportmanship, respect and team work.