Mestre Santana

Mestre Santana is an early figure in the history of Abadá-Capoeira. He participated alongside Mestres Camisa Roxa and Mestre Camisa in the first meetings—held in Austria and Brazil—that led to the foundation of Abadá-Capoeira as an organization.

In 1992, Mestre Santana participated in the historic first "Encontro da Primavera" (Spring Encounter) in Salzburg, Austria, alongside Mestre Camisa, Mestre Moraes (founder of GCAP), and organized by Grão-Mestre Camisa Roxa. This event became a cornerstone of the European capoeira calendar and preceded the Abadá-Capoeira European Games.

The 1992 Salzburg gathering was significant as it brought together leaders from different capoeira lineages—Mestre Moraes representing Capoeira Angola (GCAP), while Camisa, Camisa Roxa, and Santana represented the Regional tradition from Mestre Bimba's lineage. This cross-stylistic cooperation helped establish capoeira's presence in Europe.

Mestre Santana remains active in the capoeira community. As of 2025, he continues to teach workshops at the annual Copa Camisa Roxa festival in Austria, an event that honors the legacy of Grão-Mestre Camisa Roxa and celebrates Brazilian culture in Europe.

His full civil name, biography, and lineage details remain undocumented in available sources. His role in the foundational meetings of Abadá-Capoeira suggests he was a trusted figure within the inner circle of the Carneiro family (Camisa Roxa and Camisa) and their associates.