Internationally Renowned Mestres
- Mestre Bimba: founder of the regional style.
- Mestre Pastinha: founder of the first organised angola academy.
- Mestre João Pequeno: legendary contemporary mestre of angola, student of Mestre Pastinha.
- Mestre João Grande: legendary contemporary mestre of angola, student of Mestre Pastinha.
- Mestre Moraes: important contemporary mestre of angola.
- Mestre Cobra Mansa: conteporary mestre of angola and considered to be one of the best capoeira players of modern times.
- Mestre Peixinho: leader of the world-wide Senzala-organisation.
- Mestre Camisa: leader of the world-wide Abada-organisation.
- Mestre Acordeon: revered contemporary mestre of regional and author, student of Mestre Bimba.
- Mestre Nestor Capoeira: one of the pioneers to bring capoeira to Europe and North America and author of several important books.
- Mestre Jogo de Dentro: the legendary Capoeira Angola mestre.
- Mestre Loka: leader of the world-wide Capuraginga-organisation.
