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Curt Corniola- Mestre Aranha

 

Mestre - 2018

Capoeira 1992-Present

ISSA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

ISSA Certified Youth Fitness Specialist

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Curt Corniola, known in the Capoeira community as Mestre Aranha, is a highly respected martial artist, ISSA Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Youth Fitness Specialist with more than 30 years of experience in movement, training, and performance. His unique expertise fuses the dynamic, expressive power of Capoeira with the science of strength and conditioning to help individuals of all ages move better, grow stronger, and live with purpose.

 

As a Capoeira Mestre, Curt has spent decades teaching and preserving the rich cultural heritage of this Afro-Brazilian art form. His approach emphasizes rhythm, coordination, agility, and discipline—skills that translate directly into enhanced athletic performance and functional fitness.

 

In the gym, Curt applies evidence-based techniques to train athletes, performers, and everyday movers with programs tailored to build strength, prevent injury, and support long-term mobility. He’s especially passionate about working with youth, helping kids and teens build confidence, motor skills, and a lifelong love of movement in an encouraging, structured environment.

 

From martial arts studios to sports training facilities, Curt brings unmatched energy and a commitment to movement that empowers and transforms.

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