Madeira was born into a healing family and community in Kediri, East Java, Indonesia where the art of the ancient body wisdom was learnt from a young age. He spent his life studying many different disciplines from yoga to martial arts, capoeira, dance, movement, fitness and healing. All of which he has incorporated into developing his own unique teaching style.

In 2000 Madeira started his capoeira journey after a lifetime passion in martial arts. He has been one of the instrumental pioneers in developing the capoeira movement and bringing it to the forefront in Indonesia.

Madeira is also a devoted yoga teacher and practitioner, completing 500 hours YTT, teaching since 2014 and currently teaching at The Yoga Barn, Ubud, Bali.

You can often find him on the dance floor as he is also a professional dancer teaching Afro and Latin dances.

Additionally, he has been providing healing sessions for over 20 years helping with bodywork, energetic realignment, mental and emotional support.

Madeira has over 20 years teaching experience around the world. He guides a fun class and supportive learning environment for all levels from beginner to advanced. His teaching techniques provide his students with the ultimate movement journey so that they can free themselves from their limitations.