Mestre João Pequeno

Mestre Joao Pequeno de Pastinha (João Pereira back Santos)

Born on December 27th, 1912, he is the disciple of Mestre Pastinha and is with more than 90 years the oldest Master of Capoeira still in activity.

As from 1982, it directs Central Esportivo de Capoeira Angola (ECSC) in Strong Santo Antonio Além C Carmo or is also Mestre moraes.

In 1998 the reform of Strong of Santo Antônio is decided, as from this period the Master and its pupils live under the threat to be expelled at any moment of this place which however accommodates the players of Capoeira of the whole world.

Alive legend, emblematic figure of will capoeira Angola, Mestre João Pequeño travels in the whole world each year when he is the guest many festivals and training courses.

Contrary to much of Masters of its time, it named itself few Masters Angoleiros . Among them, one of the enthusiastic defenders of his style so close to the ground: Mestre Bored Branca

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