CAPOEIRA BAMBA MISSISSAUGA
Capoeira — the Afro-Brazilian martial art
This martial art incorporates self-defence, acrobatics, music and dance. Our adults and kids classes in Mississauga focus on gaining strength, agility and total body control — no experience needed.
WHAT IS CAPOEIRA?
A martial art that moves like nothing else
Created by Afro-Brazilian communities centuries ago, Capoeira blends self-defence, acrobatics, rhythm and song into one living tradition. It builds athletes, musicians and friends at the same time.
Self-defence & acrobatics
Classes focus on strength, agility and total body control through kicks, escapes and acrobatic movement — starting with the ginga and building from there.
Music & language
Students learn to sing songs in Portuguese and play traditional instruments — the berimbau, pandeiro and atabaque. Capoeira is played, not just trained.
For every level
New students practice simple movements to build a base before moving on to more complex ones. All levels are welcome — kids 7–13 and adults alike.
THE COACH
Mike “Pulga” Soltysiak
Mike Soltysiak is the head Capoeira instructor at Zero Gravity Martial Arts & Fitness. He has been training Capoeira since 2003 and martial arts since the age of four. Over the years he has travelled across North America and Brazil to compete and take part in workshops led by well-known Mestres and Professores.
A certified personal trainer with experience in MMA and Kyokushin Karate, Mike currently trains under Marcos “Paraiba” Martins, the founder and head teacher of Capoeira Bamba. He opened this academy in 2011 — dedicated to Capoeira at first, and since grown into something much greater.
OUR CAPOEIRA FAMILY
Team Capoeira Bamba
BAMBA is more than a group — it’s a way of thinking. From the Quibundo language of African tribes, mbamba means expert, excellence, master. Zero Gravity is the Mississauga branch of Team Capoeira Bamba, founded by Marcos “Paraiba” Martins.
Capoeira Bamba Toronto
949 St Clair Ave West, Toronto, ON M6E 1A6
The Toronto school is the home of Marcos “Paraiba” Martins — founder and head teacher of Team Capoeira Bamba, and the Mestre Mike “Pulga” trains under. Visit to see the full instructor roster and the team’s history.
Capoeira Bamba Mississauga
2505 Dunwin Drive, Unit 2, Mississauga, ON L5L 1T1
That’s us — the Mississauga branch, run by Mike “Pulga” Soltysiak alongside Paraiba, as part of Team Capoeira Bamba. New students start here with the two-week trial ($45 + HST), and progress through our graduation system.
CLASS TIMES
When we train
- Kids Capoeira (7–13)Tue–Fri 6–7 PM · Sun 11 AM
- Adult Capoeira (14+)Tue–Fri 7–8:30 PM · Sun 12–1 PM
- Fundamentals focusWed, Fri & Sun — best days to start
First time? Arrive 15–30 minutes before class in comfortable workout clothes. The two-week trial includes your waiver.
Curious how students progress? See our graduation system — in Capoeira the belts are dyed rope cords, awarded at our annual Batizado.
Training with a little one? Little Warriors (ages 3–6) is their first step into Capoeira-based movement.
TWO-WEEK TRIAL
TRY ANY PROGRAM FOR TWO WEEKS — $45 + HST
One price, no experience required. Registration takes two minutes and the waiver is built in — show up ready to move.