Brian Cunha Defaria (Professor Cavalo).

Born December 4, 1982. Began training capoeira in December of 1998 in Miami, FL under Mestre Delei "Kacula". Now with nearly 14 years of experience in the field, Professor Cavalo is President of the Maculele Miami Brazilian Arts Institute based in Miami, FL. Capoeira has taken Professor Cavalo around the world where he has given numerous workshops/seminars introducing and explaining the various benefits of the art. He has given workshops/seminars in:

Londrina, Parana - Brazil
San Juan - Puerto Rico
San Jose - Costa Rica
Bogota - Colombia
Provo, Utah - USA
San Antonio, Texas - USA
Austin, Texas - USA
Denver, Colorado - USA
Atlanta, Georgia - USA
New Orleans, Louisiana - USA
Tampa/Sarasota/Tallahassee, Florida - USA

Now with a group headquarters situated in Hallendale Beach, Florida, Professor Cavalo has become the director of Capoeira in Miami, Florida under Mestre Francsico "Fran" Da Silva with the International Group Of Capoeira Maculele. Over the past years, Professor Cavalo has worked with a number of Schools and Universities (Miami Dade Community College, Florida Memorial University, Barry University, etc. ) to help increase the exposure of Capoeira in Miami. By encouraging knowledge of the Afro-Brazilian culture, and developing physical and musical abilities, Professor Cavalo has planted the seed of capoeira in Miami, FL and is eager to continue doing so!