Darwin Bodero (Professor Cobra D’Agua) was born in New York City where his martial arts training began at age 14. After experimenting in several styles throughout the years, Capoeira found him in 1999. In 2000 Cobra D’Agua was officially inducted into Capoeira through his first batizado with Mestre Bom Jesus. In 2001 he began training with Mestre Carioca and has been with him ever since. In June of 2006, Cobra D’Agua received his Instrutor corda (Blue cord), marking his first step in a long road as a graduated student. Cobra D’Agua has performed at various locations and universities around the country, displaying and sharing his unique style of Capoeira for all to see. In NYC he taught classes at the Society for Martial Arts and Equinox Fitness gym. He has been teaching to both kids and adults for the past 11 years in South Florida and looking forward to continued opportunities to share his knowledge.