Programs
Capoeira Adultos!!!
Capoeira Adults!!!
Our goal is to share our excitement and passion with our teens and adults for the art of "Capoeira". Our teachers are the finest trained in the area. Our school prides itself on having quality instruction. We do this through an in-depth knowledge of the subject matter, combined with gaining a personable relationship with the students. We make a commitment to help our teens and adults grow and improve their lifestyle, health, coordination, concentration, confidence, patience and over all fitness level. Capoeira will also help you broaden you cultural and social outlook on life. These are just some benefits that Capoeira offers.
Adult Cord System
Student
Student
The Gold Signifies the value of apprenticeship.
Transitional Cord
The Sun Reflects the awakening of the apprentice’s consciousness.
Transitional Cord
The Sea - Graduado Indicates the apprentice’s awareness of the immense path ahead. At this level, students earn the title of Graduado, which mean "Graduated", respectively. In a sense, this is a new beginning for students, a new "Corda Cruda", because, as mentioned before, assessments are based more on teaching ability, which is a new step for students.
Monitor Monitors must learn to share their own knowledge with other students. It is for this reason that students at this level are encouraged to begin teaching a class on their own, under supervision.
The Forest (the world’s lungs) - Instructor At this level, Capoeiristas continue to improve on their skills overall, which now includes the ability to teach on their own. They are very strong in the roda, and are equally as strong when teaching a class. Their strength comes from their ability to incorporate Malicia, or deviousness, into their game. It's malicia that gives Capoeiristas their ability to surprise and confuse their opponents.
Instructor Transitional Cord
Professor To reach this level, Capoeiristas must not only have proven themselves to be skilled martial artists, but also proficient teachers. Professors are regarded very highly, as they have come very far and have devoted their lives to being part of Capoeira. Their malicia skills continue to increase, since they now have the ability to apply the knowledge they've gained within the roda to their dealings in the outside world, and vice-versa.
Contra-Mestre Contra-mestres are not only some of the most important figures of their group, but in the world of Capoeira itself. They are the right hand of the Mestres within their group, and are so esteemed and honored that, even at this level, they are respected as Mestres. Formidable players in the roda, Contramestres can seemlessly combine all of their skills into a fierce and relentless game.