About Us
We started as a small capoeira club at the International University of Malaysia in 2009.
As our student numbers grew and their skills advanced, we recognized the need for a professional master. Hiring a professional master would provide the students with a more profound knowledge and understanding of Capoeira’s physical aspects, philosophy, history, music, and cultural traditions, the Afro-Brazilian art form they were studying.
Mestre Braulio from Capoeira Cordão de Ouro, Brazil, was invited to lead and supervise the group, hence the establishment of Capoeira Cordão de Ouro Malaysia in 2012. Capoeira Cordão de Ouro Malaysia was initially registered as a society under the Ministry of Youth.
We converted it into a business in 2015 to reach a broader range of people of all ages and offer a more comprehensive range of services.
Since the business grew, classes were conducted not exclusively for adults in the studio but also children. We officially launched the kids’ capoeira class in 2016 after noticing the growing interest in capoeira classes among children.
We have also grown to serve more areas, personal training at clients’ residential areas, private kindergartens, learning centres, and school holiday programs.
MESTRE BRAULIO
Mestre Braulio is Capoeira Master, Mestre 3º Grau (Cordão Branco e Azul) with a Degree in Physical Education, and the first officially recognised Capoeira Mestre in Malaysia.
With 37 years of Capoeira experience and 28 years of teaching, his journey spans Brazil to Southeast Asia and beyond. Based in Malaysia, he actively teaches in schools and communities, and oversees Cordão de Ouro Indonesia and Cordão de Ouro Cambodia, supporting their growth and development.
He has also been invited to lead Capoeira, Samba, and Afro-Brazilian music workshops in Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, Austria, and Russia, sharing the art across cultures and borders.
Passionate about inclusive access to Capoeira, Mestre Braulio has organised social outreach projects in Guaratinguetá, Brazil and Kuala Lumpur, working closely with underprivileged communities and individuals with disabilities.
Today, he continues to guide and inspire — nurturing Capoeira communities with rhythm, purpose, and heart across Malaysia and the region.
Mestre Braulio
Instructor Tico-Tico
INSTRUCTOR TICO-TICO (Ahmad Soleh)
Capoeira Instructor
Ahmad, better known in the Capoeira community by his apelido Tico-Tico, is based in Melaka, Malaysia. He is both a lawyer and a dedicated Capoeira instructor, affiliated with Cordão de Ouro Malaysia under the guidance of Mestre Braulio. His journey with Capoeira began at the age of 11 after watching the movie Only the Strong, which sparked his fascination with the rhythm, acrobatics, and unique blend of fight and dance. What started as self-practice with friends soon evolved into a lifelong passion, as Ahmad embraced Capoeira not only as a martial art but also as a powerful tool for personal growth and community building.
In 2013, Ahmad attended his first Batizado (belt ceremony) where he was awarded the yellow/green belt. After a decade of disciplined training and cultural immersion, he achieved the official Instrutor rank in 2023, marked by the blue belt. This recognition reflects his advanced technical skills, deep knowledge of Capoeira traditions, and proven ability to lead, teach, and mentor others. Today, Ahmad continues to share his love for Capoeira, preserving its traditions while inspiring new generations to explore the art form.
INSTRUTORA FOFA
(Dr. Fadzlina AA)
In the roda, she’s known as Instrutora Fofa — graceful, grounded, and full of energy. In her professional world, she’s better known as Dr. Fadz — a Consultant Paediatrician, Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), and Early Nutrition Specialist (ENS) who is deeply passionate about children’s wellbeing and development.
She is also a HRDF-certified instructor, actively conducting advanced life support training including PALS, NRP, and ACLS, and is a regular invited speaker at nursing and GP talks, where she mentors young doctors and healthcare teams with warmth and clarity.
Her journey with Capoeira began as a joyful exploration — and has since grown into a meaningful practice of connection, self-expression, and community. Under Mestre Braulio of Cordão de Ouro Malaysia, she trains in Regional, Angola, and Contemporânea styles. In September 2023, she earned her blue belt (Cordão Azul) and was officially recognised as an Instructor — a milestone celebrating her dedication to the art.
That same year, Dr. Fadz as the D&D Sports Services founder, was honoured as one of Malaysia’s Influential Educators (2023) by the Majlis Tindakan Pengguna Negara, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to education and healthcare.
✨ As she loves to say:
“Active kids are happy kids.”
And Capoeira — with its rhythm, playfulness, and cultural depth — offers the perfect space for children to move, grow, and shine.
Dr Fadz
INSTRUTOR BIGODINHO
(Marwan)
Instrutor Bigodinho (Marwan) — is both a passionate IT engineer and a dedicated capoeirista with over a decade of experience. Under the guidance of Mestre Braulio at Capoeira Cordão de Ouro Malaysia, he trains in Capoeira Regional, Angola, and Contemporânea — styles that celebrate movement, rhythm, and Afro-Brazilian culture.
In 2024, he was awarded the blue belt (Cordão Azul), officially recognised as an Instructor within the Cordão de Ouro lineage — a proud milestone marking his commitment and contribution to the Capoeira community.
By day, he navigates the digital world as an IT engineer — solving problems with logic, creativity, and innovation. Outside the screen, you’ll find him in the roda, flowing through movements, playing the berimbau, and passing on the spirit of Capoeira to others.
In tech: he codes, creates, and adapts.
In Capoeira: he plays, teaches, and inspires.
For Instrutor Bigodinho, Capoeira and technology are more than just skills — they’re parallel journeys of growth, discipline, and connection. Whether in code or in the roda, he’s driven by the same passion: to keep learning, moving, and building community.
Instrutor Bigodinho
Monitora Mei
MONITORA MEI
(Liew Mei Huei)
With over 20 years of experience in the art of Capoeira, Monitora Mei brings a unique blend of knowledge, discipline, and joy into every movement she shares. She trains under Mestre Braulio at Cordão de Ouro Malaysia, continuing her own journey of growth while guiding others along theirs.
Holding the yellow-blue belt (Cordão Amarelo-Azul), Monitora Mei leads the ladies-only Capoeira class — a space designed to be welcoming, safe, and empowering for women of all backgrounds. Her teaching blends strength, rhythm, and connection, helping each student find their own flow, confidence, and voice within the art.
With every class, Monitora Mei inspires women to move boldly, train mindfully, and grow together — one ginga at a time.
HATHA YOGA INSTRUCTOR
THANUJA NAIR
Thanuja Nair is a certified yoga teacher (200hr YTT, Sakthi School of Yoga) with a grounded, heart-centred approach to teaching. With over a decade of experience, she brings a calm presence, clear guidance, and deep respect for the practice into every class she leads.
Thanuja is trained in Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa, and Gentle Flow, with a teaching style that emphasises alignment, breath awareness, and mindful movement. Her classes are known for being supportive, inclusive, and accessible to all levels — creating a space where students can connect with their bodies, breath, and inner stillness.
At the studio, she currently teaches Hatha Yoga, offering a balanced and grounding practice that blends strength, softness, and self-awareness.
Thanuja
Megan
Megan
House Dance Instructor
Megan is a dancer with over a decade of experience in performance and training, including more than 10 years in Japan. Since relocating to Malaysia, she has been actively teaching House Dance in local studios and universities for the past 5 years — sharing her passion, precision, and movement vocabulary with dancers of all levels.
Beyond the studio, Megan is deeply involved in the House Dance scene as an organiser and event curator, creating platforms for dancers to connect, grow, and celebrate the culture. She is also a dedicated Capoeira practitioner, and her choreography often weaves in Capoeira-inspired movements — adding flow, rhythm, and a unique expressive layer to her dance style.
Megan’s classes are energetic, grounded, and full of soul — where technique meets play, and music drives movement.