Instructors
Graduado moinhoGraduado Moinho (Joe) first saw Capoeira in a film in 1993 but it wasn't until 2006, when his friend Edwin, (known in the Capoeira world as Lebre) had started training that he was convinced to try it out. After an impromptu class in the park one summer evening Moinho (Portuguese for Windmill) was hooked. He quickly became one of the most dedicated students of the Madison branch of Raízes do Brasil Capoeira, participating in as many classes, demos and workshops as his busy work schedule would allow. He considers himself lucky to have been able to travel to California and New York for several events featuring workshops with Masters of Capoeira from around the U.S. and Brazil. Moinho is always very excited to share his experience helping teach kid and adult classes whenever his work schedule allows.
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GRADUADA FantasminhaGraduada Fantasminha (Liz) first saw capoeira in middle school and was very impressed. She didn't have the opportunity to try it herself until 2012, when she moved to Madison for graduate school and a friend brought her to a class with Raízes do Brasil Capoeira Madison. She quickly fell in love with capoeira and began attending as many classes, workshops, and demos as she could. In addition to her graduate classes, TA-ing, and ongoing PhD research in environmental toxicology, Fantasminha has also taken Portuguese and many classes about teaching, particularly teaching to diverse students. In the summer of 2016 she started substitute teaching kids' and adults' classes for Raízes do Brasil. Now, in 2017, she is excited to share her experience in teaching and passion for capoeira as she steps into a more prominent teaching role as our lead teacher for the kids.
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