Mestre (title)

In the Brazilian martial art capoeira, the title mestre designates the master practitioner. Manuel dos Reis Machado, also known as Mestre Bimba, is credited with transforming capoeira from a street activity to a sport.

Notable capoeira mestres

 * Mestre Acordeon
 * Mestre Bimba
 * Mestre Braga
 * Mestre Canjiquinha
 * Mestre Cobra Mansa
 * Mestre Cobrinha Verde
 * Mestre Gato Preto
 * Mestre João Grande
 * Mestre João Pequeno
 * Mestre Moraes
 * Mestre Pastinha
 * Mestre Sinhozinho
 * Mestre Waldemar
 * Mestre Zuma
 * Mestre Leopoldina
 * Mestre Curió