Our Instructors
Professor Arrepiado
Daniel Farmer, known in the capoeira world as Professor Arrepiado, started capoeira in Paris, France as a teenager. He trained capoeira with several different groups, including Capoeira Brasil, Capuraginga, and Capoeira Maculelê before making his home with Capoeira Nagô, under Mestre Andre.
He loves the flow of capoeira, and the energy of a good roda. As a teacher, he is passionate about the strategy and psychology of the game, as well as helping students of all levels really nail that one cool move.
Arrepiado is the lead instructor for Capoeira Nagô in Milwaukee.
Mestre André Gusmão
Mestre Andre pioneered the presence of Capoeira Nagô in the United States when he moved to New York in 2001. He has since opened two academies in Miami—the first in Wynwood, in summer 2016, and the second in Coral Gables, in early 2021. In addition to establishing Nagô in the U.S., Mestre Andre is known for his explosive, high energy capoeira, and for his all-around athleticism. His achievements extend beyond the world of capoeira: Mestre Andre holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and has been an MMA fighter in the UFC.
Mestre Andre comes to Milwaukee once a year for our annual batizado event.