GRADUATION SYSTEM
The graduation system was introduced into capoeira by Mestre Bimba, with scarves (a homage to former capoeiristas who wore silk scarves around their neck thus believing to be protected from the cut of razorblades). Even though the scarves were not used by the students, each student kept it after receiving one. Nowadays, the graduation system may vary from one group to another.
The graduation system differs at the beginning for children under 16 years old (only the cord’s tips are colored) and becomes the same as the adults’ when reaching the advanced level.
The capoeirista must attain at least the rank of formado (formed), in order to acquire the right to work as a capoeira teacher.
CHILDREN'S GRADUATIONS
Raw
Beginner 1
Raw/Yellow
Baptized Beginner 2
Yellow
Beginner 3
Yellow/Orange
Beginner 4
Orange
Intermediate 1
Orange/Blue
Intermediate 2
Blue
Advanced 1
Blue/Green
Advanced 2
Green
Advanced 3
TEEN'S GRADUATIONS
Raw
Beginner 1
Yellow
Baptized Beginner 2
Orange
Intermediate
Blue
Advanced 1
Green
Advanced 2
ADULT'S GRADUATIONS
Raw
Beginner 1
Yellow
Baptized Beginner 2
Orange
Intermediate
Blue
Advanced
Green
Formado
(Formed)
Purple
Instrutor
(Instructor)
Brown
Professor
(Professor)
Black
Contramestre
(For-Master)
Red
Mestre
(Master)
