Manuel dos Reis Machado
Martial artist and educator
Born
Died
1974
52 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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Contributed significantly to martial arts as an educator and practitioner. Founded the Brazilian martial art Capoeira, blending elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. Developed techniques and training systems that helped popularize the art form globally. Established schools to teach Capoeira, fostering a new generation of practitioners.
Founded the Brazilian martial art Capoeira
Established Capoeira training schools
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