Mestre Toni Vargas was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and began practicing capoeira at the age of 12. He quickly became passionate about the art and dedicated his life to mastering it. In 1975, he joined the Groupo Senzala de Capoeira and began training under Mestre Peixinho. He eventually became a mestre himself and has been teaching capoeira for over 40 years.
One interesting fact about Mestre Toni Vargas is that he has traveled extensively throughout the world, spreading the practice of capoeira to countries such as Japan, Australia, and the United States. He has also collaborated with other martial artists and dancers to create unique performances that blend capoeira with other styles.
Another interesting fact is that Mestre Toni Vargas is a renowned musician and composer. He has recorded several albums of traditional capoeira music and has composed original pieces for performances. His music is an integral part of the Groupo Senzala de Capoeira's teachings and is used in their classes and performances.
