Abadá uses motives from nature to symbolize the degrees. The Capoeirista has to prove himself during the classes and in the Roda. In each Batizado, new students are "baptized" (accepted into the Capoeira) and get the cords, according to their level. Usually, new students get the "cru" colored belt (off-white).
Thanks to Gato Branco and Danny for the Cords' drawings.
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Children's Cords
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Young children (age 14 and below) can't get the qualified student, "Aluno Graduado" cord. That's why they have their own cords, to show their level at Capoeira. Below you can see the order of cords for children until age 14, left to right.
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Student - Aluno
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Cru
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Off White
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The beginning of the way.
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Cru-Amarelo
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Off White-Yellow
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Amarelo
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Yellow
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Gold
The glitter in the eyes of the beholder. Everyone who sees the Capoeiristas in the roda, is amazed by the acrobatics and the floreio. |
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Amarelo-Laranja
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Yellow-Orange
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Laranja
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Orange
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Sun
The Capoeirista is still impressed, but begins to understand that Capoeira is not only gold, but that there's something beyond. |
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Laranja-Azul
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Orange-Blue
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Qualified student - Aluno Graduado
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Azul
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Blue
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Sea
The long way that the Capoeirista has ahead. At this stage, the Capoeirista is "Aluno Graduado" (Qualified student). |
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Azul-Verde
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Blue-Green
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Verde
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Green
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Forest
The Capoeirista acquires a better understanding of the Capoeira, and becomes closer to nature. |
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Verde-Roxa
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Green-Purple
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Roxa
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Purple
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Chameleon
A mystical color: At this point, the Capoeirista either quits or continues to practice Capoeira for his entire life. It also symbolizes the Chameleon - the ever changing being of Capoeira. At this stage, the Capoeirista becomes "Instructor". |
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Roxa-Marrom
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Purple-Brown
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Marrom
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Brown
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Ground
: The Capoeira is deep inside, like roots in the ground. The Capoeira developes, the Capoeirista adapts the Capoeira to his world without losing the tradition. At this stage, the Capoeirsta is "Professor". |
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Marrom-Vermelha | Brown-Red |
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Vermelha
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Red
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Ruby
Symblizes justice. The Capoeirista sets an example for all the others, both in his private life and in his life as a Capoeirista. He has the right to make decisions regarding Capoeira. Now the Capoeirista is called "Mestrando". |
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Vermelha-Branca
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Red-White
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The Capoeirista who has been a mestrando for 15 years,
can become a Mestre.
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Branca
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White
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Diamond
The most resistant mineral in nature. It is pure and cannot be broken. This grade is called Grâo-Mestre (Grand mestre). The grand mestre is the spirit of the entire group. He doesn't have to be physically involved in the Capoeira. One can become grand mestre only if he's been a mestre for over 15 years, or that the previous grand mestre has passed away. Grand Mestre must be over 50, and to have at least 30 years experience in Capoeira. |
Abadá's Grâo-Mestre is Camisa-Roxa. His brother, Camisa, is our group's Mestre.