MESTRE CAMISA
Founder of ABADÁ-Capoeira
Mestre Camisa, born José Tadeu Cardoso, is the founder of ABADÁ-Capoeira. He began training with Mestre Bimba at a very young age. He subsequently began teaching capoeira in Rio de Janeiro based on the teachings of Mestre Bimba, until his style became truly unique – widely known and respected for skillfulness, technicality, innovation, and dedication to traditions.
Founding ABADÁ-Capoeira
In 1988, Mestre Camisa formed ABADÁ-Capoeira. In Portuguese, the ABADÁ acronym stands for Associação Brasileira de Apoio e Desenvolvimento da Arte-Capoeira. In English, this is translated as "The Brazilian Association for the Support and Development of the Art of Capoeira."
Legacy
Mestre Camisa has had immense impact on modern Capoeira, bringing it from the old masters in Brazil to an evolving art spreading throughout the world. Capoeira is now an internationally-respected art of grace and strength known for its unique combination of ritual, self-defense, acrobatics and music in a rhythmic dialogue of the body, mind, and spirit.
Achievements
- Founder of ABADÁ-Capoeira (1988)
- Trained under legendary Mestre Bimba
- Developed unique style known for skillfulness and technicality
- Spread Capoeira from Brazil to over 30 countries
- Over 40,000 members worldwide under his leadership