Brazilian Arts Center

About the Brazilian Arts Center:
We are pleased to offer you an amazing group of teachers, classes & staff. We are more than just a center; We work hard to provide a safe and fun space for people to gather, build and cultivate a healthy community. When you walk thru our doors, you can feel our commitment to Arts Education, Diversity, Community, History, Movement, Health, Fitness & Customer Service. We are deeply grateful for our community’s continuous support as we strive to always serve in the best way we can!

Recent Awards and Milestones:

2006: Certificate of Appreciation presented by US Department of Homeland Security  
2006: World Hall of Fame presented to Mestre Fran by Mayor & City Council of Laredo, Texas
2010: Mestre Fran received Honorary Citizenship from the Mayor of Londrina, Parana Brazil
2011: Certificate of Honor presented by City of New Orleans Mayor
2014: City of Decatur Mayor presented October 25th as Mestre Fran’s Day
2016: Community Award Presented to Maculele-Capoeira by Mayor of Pembroke Park, FL
2017: Award presented by Babi a non-profit organization dedicated to establishing improvement in health and population outcomes throughout the minority populations of African-Americans, and all minorities in Tuskegee Alabama
2018: City of Pembroke Park Mayor presented June 3rd as Mestre Fran’s Day
2018: City of Decatur Mayor presented September 18th as Mestra Sara’s Day
2019: Best Martial Art School in Decatur GA presented by City of Decatur
2019: Welcoming Business Award presented by City of Decatur
2020: Best Martial Art School in Georgia
2019: Welcoming Business Award in Decatur, GA
2020: Best Martial Art School in Georgia Award presented by Georgia Business Journal
2021: Best Martial Art School in Georgia Award presented by Georgia Business Journal
2021: Best of Atlanta presented by Expertise
2022: Best Martial Art School in Georgia Award presented by Georgia Business Journal
2022: Brazilian Arts Festival proclamation presented by Mayor of Atlanta Andre Dickens
2022: Best of Atlanta presented by Expertise
2023: Mestre Fran became Ambassador of Londrina, Brazil
2023: Medalha Ouro Verde Award 
2024: Best Martial Art School finalist at Atlanta’s Best Gala

Leading the way Brazilian Arts Center continues to lead the way as Atlanta’s largest Capoeira group with countless performances, classes and Atlanta’s award winning Capoeira academy. Our performances continue to be in high demand for weddings, corporate functions and festivals.