Graduado Pena Verde

Instructor Pena Verde is from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.  He started playing Capoeira when he was 15 years old with Mestre Sabia.  He moved to New York City in July 2011 and now trains with Professor Lampreia, founder of Motumbaxe Capoeira.   

Pena has been teaching Capoeira for 7 years.  He has taught Capoeira classes to children and adults in Salvador, Brazil; Barcelona, Spain; Berlin, Germany; and Paris, France.  He currently teaches children’s classes in New York City at Community Roots Charter School, Bronx International High School, and at Sacred Studio! 

Pena believes that Capoeira has been responsible for transforming the lives of people all over the world.   For this reason, he is thankful for the opportunity to teach Capoeira in New York City.