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Cords
To earn a cord that displays the students level of development, the teacher will look at more than just techniques or the amount of years in training. Each individual develops differently over the years. So don't be surprised when students do not get the cord you thought they would get. Grupo Capoeira Brasil uses 11 cords/grades that can be achieved and to become a master.
Trusting the teacher in giving his students the right cord is the same as trusting him/her in teaching at all. Many people forget that wearing a certain cord also protects the students from getting hurt by others that do not know them.
The first five cords are recognized as motivation cords and only include acquiring the basic knowledge and to control the basic techniques. Al cords from there come with a title that, that emphysizes certain responsibilities that come with these cords. The picture and table below display all cords, titles and meaning.
The levels, colors and titles
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1 |
white |
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2 |
white-yellow |
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3 |
yellow |
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4 |
white-orange |
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5 |
orange |
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6 |
red-blue |
Estagiario |
An intern position that will decide if you will continue to actual teaching positions. |
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7 |
blue |
Graduado / Instrutor |
An instructor position that allows you to teach basic knowledge and techniques. |
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8 |
green |
Instrutor |
An advanced instructor position that allows you to teach more advanced knowledge and techniques. |
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9 |
purple |
Professor |
A respected teacher position that allows you to teach knowledge, techniques and philosophy. |
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10 |
brown |
Formando / Contramestre |
A well respected teacher position that allows you to teach everything. |
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11 |
black |
Formado / Mestre |
A respected teacher position within the group and you are allowed to create your own legacy. The world-wide Capoeira community will decide when you will be called "Mestre". |
What you willl learn at each level
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white |
Learning the ginga, esquivas, the au and very basic kicks. |
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white-yellow |
Knowing the ginga, esquivas, the au and very basic kicks. |
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yellow |
Controling the ginga, esquivas, the au, very basic kicks and learning to sing and play instruments. |
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white-orange |
Controling all very basic movements, learning how to combine them and sing and play instruments. |
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orange |
You will feel the need to explore Capoeira and its background more closely. Playing the game, singing and using the instruments will also start to feel more natural. |
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red-blue |
Receiving more responsibilities as a capoeirista. How to start teaching under supervision of your teacher. Committing yourself to helping the group in its development. |
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blue |
Teaching Capoeria as a first-grade instructor and teaching the basics. |
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green |
Teaching Capoeria as a second-grade instructor and teaching basic and advanced movements. Starting to contribute to the Capoeira community on a national level. |
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purple |
Teaching Capoeria as a third-grade instructor, contributing to the Capoeira community on an international level and having you own loyal group of students. |
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brown |
Hosting your own batizados and other big events. Learning how to spread Capoeira accross the world. |
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black |
After decades of training and teaching Capoeira you may receive the highest cord that shows you are a respected teacher within the group and your philosophy is accepted as a contribution. The world-wide Capoeira community will decide when you will be called "Mestre". |