Mangalot Capoeira - Miami

Mestre Cabeção

Level up your belt: Troca de cordão

The first six belts are considered “aluno,” or student, ranks. When the student has solid foundations in the basic movements, acrobatics, music, history, culture, and language of capoeira, they are ready to go to the next level.

Advanced students continue to progress through several instructor-level ranks, each of which carries a specific title.


REQUIREMENTS TO CHANGE BELT

  • While called “requirements” below, consider this a guide. You do not need to master 100% of the list to advance. A reasonable goal is to be comfortable with at least 60% of the skills for each level. For all belts, time training and consistency in class will be the most important factors taken into consideration for you to move up.

  • Your development is a process of consistency, proper guidance, and dedication.

    Improvement does not happen overnight: it takes place every class, all year long.

    At batizado time, we will take a day to go through all the things you have learned, so we are on the same page about where you are and what we need to do keep improving and growing together.

  • We advise you to keep track of the moves you learn in class. Everyone learns and develops differently, and we do not expect you to perform every move with perfect technique all the time. Our goal is for our students to fully experience capoeira and feel comfortable and confident along the journey.

    Option 1: Get our training books for each level. The books explain each move and its technique and allows you to track what you have learned, with space for notes.

    Option 2: Get our capoeira journal to keep track of the moves, songs, rituals, etc. that you learn inside and outside of class.

    Option 3: Use your own notebook, of the Notes app on your phone or computer, to keep track of the what you learn.

Check our store to get your journal now ⤵️


The learning process will be based on:

  • Time training consistently is the most important consideration for each belt level. After the first belt, students need to be training consistently for at least 10 months to advance to the next level.

  • Ginga, kicks, escapes, and traditional sequences are the basis for your capoeira game and will have a strong influence throughout your capoeira journey. Everything else is bonus and adds flavor to your game. We expect you to complete at least 60% of the moves required for each level. At the same time, we understand that people’s capabilities and goals are different, so we will always work with you to help you develop in the way that is best for you. The movements listed are a guide for your development; they are not necessary to move forward, but we encourage you to challenge yourself. We know you will end up doing things you never thought were possible!

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  • Doing the capoeira movements is important, but putting them together to play capoeira is the goal. This understanding of the game only comes with time. You can play capoeira with a few basic movements: ginga, basic kicks and escapes. To move forward, you must demonstrate progress in how you apply these simple tools in the game. At higher levels, you are expected to build more complexity into your capoeira.

  • Capoeira is as much about rhythm and song as it is about movement. Developing music skills, including playing instruments and singing, is essential to immerse yourself fully in the Capoeira experience.

  • Beyond the physicality, Capoeira has deep-rooted rituals and traditions. Understanding these rituals enriches your connection to its history and cultural significance.

  • Capoeira demands both physical and mental agility. To excel, you must maintain a high level of fitness, combining strength, flexibility, and mental resilience.

  • Capoeira extends beyond the studio. Active participation in events, workshops, and performances not only hones your skills but also strengthens the global Capoeira community.

  • Capoeira is intertwined with Brazilian culture and language. Gaining insights into both broadens your appreciation and enhances communication within the Capoeira world.

  • For those progressing to become instructors, teacher skills are crucial. Learning how to share your knowledge effectively and inspire others is an essential aspect of Capoeira.

  • Capoeira is a communal journey. Your active involvement and investment in your school and community foster a sense of belonging and collective growth.

    Incorporating these requirements into your Capoeira practice will not only elevate your skills but also enrich your connection to this vibrant art form and its global community.

All this elements are important for your development as a capoeirista. Take advantage of all opportunities to learn as much as you can. Try to understand your areas of difficulty so you can improve, and also identify your hidden talents and areas of strength to further develop them and make your capoeira stand out.

Incorporating these requirements into your Capoeira practice will not only elevate your skills but also enrich your connection to this vibrant art form and its global community.


Different directions to grow

The 1st belt is focused mostly on movement. As you advance, you will have more responsibility, but also more opportunity to focus on learning and developing the aspects of capoeira that make the most sense for you and that you are most passionate about.

In your development, you have the choice to grow in 4 ways:

  • As a player

  • As a performer

  • As a musician

  • As a teacher


Belt requirements

5th belt: Yellow (amarelo)

Self expression: What kind of player do you want to be?

  • At least 4 years in capoeira.

    If from another school, at least 6 month training with us.

  • Flexibility

    Be able to do front split or lateral split

    OR

    Strength

    Hold squat for 5 min

    OR

    Speed

    Beat last year’s number of queixadas in 10 sec

  • Ginga:

    1. Be able to escape with fase da ginga + Martelo

    2. Differentiate the ginga: contemporânea (meaning the ginga used today), angola, and regional

    3. Do 1 variation in the ginga using Mestre Bimba berimbau rhythms

    Escapes:

    1. Defend cabeçada with esgrima

    2. Escala

    3. Resistencia troca o lado

    4. Passo a frente

    Takedown Defenses:

    1. How to escape from a rasteira

    2. Bate coxa

    Negativas:

    1. Negativa vazada

    2. Espalhada

    3. Arriada

    Kicks:

    1. S batido

    2. Parafuso com meia lua de frente

    Attacks traumatizantes:

    1. Biqueira

    2. Cabeçada em pé

    3. Joelhada to counterattack cabeçada

    Acrobatics:

    1. Au defend cabeçada

    2. Corta capim

    3. Bananeira cai na ponte

    4. Ponte perna no alto

    5. Queda de rins batida

    6. Volta na ponte (can be in the wall)

    7. Queda de rins change side

    8. Meia lua de compasso desse na queda de rins (the same side)

    9. Meia lua de compasso desse na queda de rins (oposite sides)

    Moving around:

    1. Rolê de cabeça

    2. Passagens de costas

  • Be able to apply with a partner:

    1. Rasteira no chão

    2. Banda de costas

    1. Finta armada + martelo after the turn

    2. Finta armada + change leg to meia lua de compasso

    3. Finta armada + vingativa

    1. Five armada

    2. Five meia lua de compasso

    3. Bananeira + ponte

    4. Mei lua de compasso transforma ponte

    5. Esquiva baixa troca perna queixada

  • Sequences to start playing miudinho:

    1. Sequencia cordão amarelo

    Sequences to start playing Angola:

    1. Sequence de angola 1: Aranha

    2. Sequence de angola 2: Entradas de jogo

    3. Sequence de angola 3: Tesouras

    4. Sequence de angola 4: Rasteira

    Bimba sequences:

    4th, 5th, and 6th

    Sequence flow:

    1. Finta meia lua to ponte por dentro

    2. Finta meia lua to ponte por fora

    3. Meia lua de compasso escala to ponte

    1. Be able to use fintas in the game

    2. Respond to tesouras de angola

    1. Apply takedowns in the game

    2. Be able to start each type of games in different ways to enter the roda

    3. Volta ao mundo capoeira angola

  • • Behave with respect for yourself, your teacher, and your training partners.

    • Avoid drama: don’t create problems that interfere with the harmony and balance of the group.

    • If something is affecting you, handle it with ethics, honor, sincerity, humility, integrity, and good intentions.

  • Play berimbau:

    1. Angola

    2. São bento pequeno de angola

    3. São bento grande de angola

    4. São bento grande da regional

    Be able to hold the pandeiro and atabaque rhythm in the roda

    1. Organize a training with your peers/training partners

    2. Participate in 1 event in another state or 3 local events

    3. Participate in 5 outside rodas

All belts requirement:

I hope I can help you continue enjoying your journey and support your growth. Let's keep working hard together!