INSTRUCTORS in Rio de janeiro – Brazil
Meet Our High-Performance Instructors
Experienced coaches who analyze your stance and wave-reading abilities to accelerate your progress. Specialized coaches trained in adaptive surfing, ensuring patience, accessibility, and fun for absolutely everyone.
- Instructors in Rio de Janeiro – Brazil
Anderson da Silva
I have been an instructor at Arpoador for over 15 years. I started as an instructor with the Cantagalo project, and I currently also run a surf school—Anderson Surf Class. Specializes in progression-focused lessons.
Jefferson Cardin
Big-wave surfer with over 30 years of experience, having surfed in Hawaii, Peru, Chile, Mexico, California, Indonesia, and along the entire Brazilian coast. Specializes in progression-focused lessons.
Pedro Cunha
Physical education graduate, former professional surfer, and coach for the TBC Surfboards team, with 37 domestic and international surf trips and 30 years of experience as a surf instructor.
Julio Tupã
Health and sports professional with 5 years of experience as a Surf instructor, as well as teaching Boxing and Jiu-Jitsu. My career is driven by versatility and a deep commitment to human development.
Luiz Azevedo
With over 30 years of experience in the surf industry, I have developed a proprietary methodology grounded in sports science to deliver efficient and safe surf instruction.
Henry Ajdelsztajn
A surfer for over 40 years. A physical education graduate, he has been a surf instructor and coach for 30 years. He teaches at clinics and on surf trips, and is an instructor for postgraduate-level surf programs.
What to expect
From arrival to your final ride, we keep every lesson organized, encouraging, and focused on steady progress.
01
Meet your coach
Check in, get fitted for gear, and talk through goals, comfort level, and ocean conditions before heading out.
02
Learn on the sand
Practice stance, safety, and timing on shore so you feel prepared before entering the water.
Supportive, patient, and fun lessons help every surfer feel welcome and ready to improve.
03
Train in the water
Work on paddling, balance, takeoffs, and wave selection with real-time feedback from your instructor.
04
Leave with progress
Finish with practical tips and next-step guidance so you know exactly how to keep building your skills.
Why Surfing 4 All
Coaching that meets you where you are
