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Avô ( aka Russ Hoffman) started Capoeira in the year 2000, after a Law Enforcement career in NYC. A student for whom Russ was working as a Photographer introduced Russ to the New Jersey Capoeira Arts Center. Initially, Russ documented the NJCAC events and then he began videotaping and photographing other Capoeira events.

With Capoeira Legados he is:

  • One of the founding members
  • V.P. and executive producer of all media productions
  • Lead photo and videographer
  • Member of a dedicated team that focuses on bringing Capoeira to the next level of acceptance, practice and accomplishments in the U.S.