He began Grupo Axé officially in 1982 in Vancouver and since has had schools established around the world.
An academy capoeirista by trade, Mestre Pirajá taught Barrão the discipline and techniques of Capoeira.
Mestre Barrão began to enter tournaments and became the Brazilian Champion in the National Capoeira Championships in Rio de Janeiro.
[1] Mestre Barrão has been invited to teach and conduct workshops and batizados all over the world.
He continues to contribute to the development of Capoeira and passes on his philosophy to all 20,000 members of his school.