GRADUATION SYLLABUS

These are the movements associated with each belt level (cordel). These are earned during a graduation ceremony, an event where students must perform in front of their peers and guests. Prior to the ceremony, each student must be qualified by demonstrating the appropriate movements and music associated with each level. The first belt (green) is earned within a year of training. Each subsequent belt requires between 2-5 years of training. The last belt (blue) takes the longest, the last of the student belts. After this point, the capoeira formado only earns a belt based on their commitment to teaching. At the discretion of the mestre, one can earn the “contramestre” belt and title, followed by “mestre” belt and title. The latter is the highest achievement and carries a heavy responsibility to supporting the community and educating the next generation by setting a positive example.