Instrutor Curu began training Capoeira in Brazil’s capital, Brasília, at the age of 11. As a student of Mestre Ralil of Centro Cultural Capoeira Raízes do Brasil,  he began teaching Capoeira both at the Raízes do Brasil Capoeira Headquarters and at a local elementary school. 

In February 2011 he moved to Brooklyn, New York and continued his Capoeira training at Raízes do Brasil Capoeira. In May 2011 he won the Best Angola Game/Advanced Category at the 4th annual North American Jogos in Santa Cruz, California.

In October 2011, Instrutor Curu opened the Raizes do Brasil Capoeira academy at a new location and he continues to work hard to keep the spirit and camaraderie.

Instrutor Curu & Raizes do Brasil Capoeira offer classes six days a week for children and adults. In the warmer months he holds classes and rodas outdoors in Prospect Park, The Old Stone House (Washington Park/JJ Byrne Playground – 3rd St. @ 4th and5th Ave), on the rooftop of the academy, and around the neighborhood, keeping strong ties to our community.