Michelle (known as Professor Arpoador) was born on October 13, 1977. He began training with the founder of ABADÁ Capoeira (José Tadeu Carneiro Cardoso) at the age of 14 and has continued to represent ABADÁ Capoeira continuously over the intervening 26 years.

Professor Arpoador is an is an internationally-recognized performer and instructor and he is well known for his dedication and skill in teaching his students all facets of the art of capoeira. Professor Arpoador has participated in ABADÁ events all over the world and currently teaches capoeira to children, teens and adults at various locations in Rio.  

We are honored to have Mestrando Arpoador assisting our Batizado & Workshops series from June 5-7, 2020, in our beautiful Marin County.