Our History
Aruanda - Capoeira Apeldoorn was officially created by HSM (Highly Skilled Migrant) Formado Maré, Rodrigo Valentim, on August 3, 2024 and to be registered in 2026 with the KvK as soon as legally possible (after passing the integration exam - Inburgeringsexamen), with a focus on social inclusion and dissemination of Capoeira as a Brazilian martial art and culture, without limiting itself to teaching a specific style, in search of its authenticity and adaptation to the regional culture of the city of Apeldoorn.
History of Formado Maré
| Year | Responsible | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Mestre Valtinho | I started capoeira at 8 years old, but after a few months I lost interest and decided to stop. |
| 1994 | Mestre Beck | After several invitations from a friend, I decided to try capoeira again, liked it, and returned permanently. |
| 1995 to 1997 | Professor André | Due to Mestre Beck's move to the United States, Professor André took over the group. |
| 1998 to 2001 | Mestre Cícero Tatu | By coincidence or destiny, Mestre Tatu was the one who baptized me, gave me my first cord, and defined my capoeira name; over time I ended up identifying with him and the capoeira he taught. |
| 2002 to 2018 | Various | With 4 to 6 hours of daily work travel in different locations, I had to continue capoeira whenever possible and with a group close to my routine, so I was never officially affiliated with any group or school and ended up learning various styles. |
| 2019 to 2022 | Professor Zuzu | A few weeks after moving to Apeldoorn, I returned to practicing capoeira in just one school. |
| 2023 | Professor Andorinha | After Professor Zuzu moved and stopped teaching in Apeldoorn. |
| 2024 | Mestre Americano | After Andorinha's promotion to Contra-Mestre, in the summer of this year, we talked and concluded that the most appropriate thing would be for me to open my own school, since I prioritize capoeira as a whole, unlike his style. From that moment on, Mestre Americano, with whom I already trained regularly during my trips to Salvador, became my mestre. |
| 2025 | Mestre Americano | I received authorization from the mestre to teach classes. |