Innovator · Cultural Preserver · Teacher · Syllabus / System Builder
Mestre Bimba
Capoeira's Revolutionary Founder
Why They Matter
He saved capoeira from extinction by systematizing it and fighting for its legal recognition, ensuring that one of the world's most unique movement arts would survive and flourish.
Known For
Biography
Mestre Bimba (Manoel dos Reis Machado) founded Capoeira Regional in the 1920s and was instrumental in getting capoeira legalized in Brazil in 1937, transforming it from a persecuted street practice into a recognized martial art and cultural treasure.
As a innovator, cultural preserver, teacher and syllabus / system builder active during the Early 1900s and Mid-20th century eras, Mestre left an indelible mark on Folk / Cultural Dance, Social Dance across South America. They are particularly remembered for Founded Capoeira Regional, Legalization of capoeira (1937), First registered capoeira academy.
Legacy & Impact
He saved capoeira from extinction by systematizing it and fighting for its legal recognition, ensuring that one of the world's most unique movement arts would survive and flourish.
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