Where the Berimbau Plays
From Komotini to Vienna, Stockholm to Melbourne — we carry the spirit of Mestre Pit Bull's Jacobina Arte across borders. This is Capoeira: Afro-Brazilian tradition, European heart, global soul.
What Guides Us
Capoeira is more than a martial art — it's a living conversation between past and present, teacher and student, body and spirit.
History
We trace our roots to Mestre Pit Bull, who founded Jacobina Arte in Brazil and brought it to Greece in 2000. Through Mestre Ligeirinho, Contra Mestre Caveira, and instructors across Europe and beyond, we carry that lineage forward — not only as history, but as a living practice.
Community
In the roda, there are no strangers — only capoeiristas who haven't met yet. We challenge each other, protect each other, and celebrate each other. This is family.
Philosophy
Mestre Ligeirinho teaches with one core philosophy: 'Whatever the Berimbau Plays.' It means adaptability, openness, mastery across all styles. It means you don't just learn one way to play Capoeira — you learn to listen, respond, and adapt. Train with us in Greece, and you'll play Capoeira anywhere in the world with confidence and respect.
Meet Our Teachers
Dedicated instructors carrying forward the Jacobina Arte lineage
Mestres
Mestre Ligeirinho
From 1996 in Komotini without a teacher, to 2001 as Mestre Pit Bull's student, to 2016 Mestre of Jacobina Arte, to 2017 founder of Casa Capoeira. His lineage reaches Mestre Bimba. He organized the first Greek batizado in 2002 and gave Capoeira a home across all of Greece.
Contra Mestres
Contra Mestre Caveira
Built Casa Capoeira Chalkida from the ground up — not just a training space, but a cultural home. His teaching is clear, direct, and deeply rooted in tradition. Under his guidance, students become instructors, and instructors become leaders.
Instrutores
Instrutor Furacao
The steady heartbeat of Jacobina Arte Vienna for years. His teaching is joyful, patient, and contagious — the kind of teacher who remembers your first day and celebrates your 10th year.
Formado Chicote
Started Jacobina Arte Vienna in 2010, bringing the Greek-Austrian connection to life.
Instrutor Madeira
Georgios Georgiadis, certified Capoeira instructor since 2017 with 14+ years of practice. Trained under Mestre Ligeirinho in Komotini, he established Jacobina Arte Stockholm.
Instrutor Canarinho
Leads the Corfu community where the sound of the berimbau mixes with the Mediterranean breeze. Island living, Capoeira spirit — it's a beautiful combination.
Instrutor Folha Seca
Describes Capoeira in his own words: 'A way of life, an expression of strength, and a constant need for learning which I joyfully share.' Teaching in Aliveri since 2022, Amarynthos since 2024.
Our Training Locations
Find a Jacobina Arte community near you
Casa Capoeira Komotini
Where it all began. In 2000, Mestre Ligeirinho and Mestre Pit Bull planted the first seed of Jacobina Arte in Greece, right here in Komotini. It's not just history — it's where the Greek Capoeira family was born.
Instructor
Mestre Ligeirinho
Casa Capoeira Chalkida
More than a training space — it's a cultural home. In central Chalkida, Contra Mestre Caveira and his team welcome everyone from beginners to seasoned capoeiristas.
Instructor
Contra Mestre Caveira
Jacobina Arte Aliveri
In the quiet Euboean town of Aliveri, Instrutor Folha Seca opened a door to Capoeira in 2022. His classes for adults are welcoming, challenging, and rooted in tradition.
Instructor
Instrutor Folha Seca
Jacobina Arte Vienna
Since 2010, a bridge between cultures — Afro-Brazilian tradition meets Central European precision. Led by Formado Chicote and Instrutor Furacao.
Instructor
Formado Chicote & Instrutor Furacao
Jacobina Arte Stockholm
Established by Instrutor Madeira, certified instructor since 2017 with 14+ years of Capoeira practice. Trained under Mestre Ligeirinho in Komotini, he brings authentic Jacobina Arte teaching to Sweden's capital.
Instructor
Instrutor Madeira (Georgios Georgiadis)
Jacobina Arte Corfu
On the island of Corfu, Instrutor Canarinho leads a growing community where the sound of the berimbau mixes with the Mediterranean breeze. Island living, Capoeira spirit — it's a beautiful combination.
Instructor
Instrutor Canarinho