Mariano Silva is a Master of the Afro-Brazilian martial art of Capoeira. Mestre Mariano Silva teaches academic courses in Capoeira at the University of California Santa Barbara and travels teaching workshops throughout the world. Mestre Mariano Silva’s academy, Capoeira Relampue is based in Santa Barbara California at the Brazilian Cultural Arts Center of Santa Barbara. Mestre Mariano Silva also leads Capoeira Relampue academies in Ventura, San Diego, San Luis Obispo and Brazil.