Kevin Brett started training with the Group Axé Capoeira in 1994 and was graduated to the level of Monitor, assistant instructor, in June of 1999, where he began teaching Capoeira under the guidance of world renowned Brazilian Capoeira Champion, Mestre Marcos Barrão. After an eighteen-month apprenticeship, Kevin received his Instructors belt. With the support of his Mestre, Kevin registered his own school of Capoeira, Brazilian Martial Arts, in January of 2001, in Victoria BC, where he continues to teach today with the rank of Professor. Professor Testa travels to Brazil every year where he has competed and performed since 1998. Under the careful tutelage of his mentor, Mestre Barrão, the Victoria group has grown to over 100 students across the city, and has developed a performance group that is a regular feature at many of the Festivals across the city.

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The Victoria students are widely recognized for their high level of achievement, many of whom have been successful competing in tournaments, performing professionally and teaching Capoeira. In March of 2005, Kevin and his associate, Darcy, opened Studio 4 Athletics, the new home of the Axé Capoeira Academy, and a beautiful modern fitness and health facility in the heart of the city. Currently, Professor Testa travels regularly to events everywhere to participate in and teach workshops to students around the globe.

Classes at The Axe Capoeira Academy: 715 Yates Street