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Iniciante

The Initiation
The 1st phase of learning for the student, inclusion in the group.

Batizado

The Beginning
The student enters into capoeira to know a new form of thinking.

Aluno

The Awakening
The student starts to see that Capoeira has its' mysteries.

Aluno

The Understanding
The student starts to learn and comprehend the fundamentals and rituals of Capoeira.

Aluno

The Path
The student understanding the need for its development, begins his journey within Capoeira. 
     

Aluno

The Journey
The student begins to have more responsibilites inside Capoeira. Ex: organization, travelling.

Aluno Transformação

Transformation
The student, already advanced, has his obligations within the group and prepares to reach the end of his journey as a student.

Intermediário

The Intermediate
The student in preparation to turn
Graduado, is in search of comprehension and the mysteries of Capoeira.

Aluno Advançado

The Search
The student is becoming a Graduado and from this cord, the student begins working with Capoeira under the supervision of a Mestre.

Graduado

The Understanding
Now a Graduado with his own roots, he continues in search of knowledge to enhance his learning.

Monitor

The Assertion
The graduating student passes on to monitor his students, in search of the mysteries of Capoeira, that are each time more visible, the knowledge changing in each phase of his life.

Instrutor

The Knowledge
After learning as a student, he begins to understand, value, and redeem the values of the game of Capoeira.

Professor Transformação

The Independence
He now enters the stage of professionalism, teachinggraduates the knowledge they've gained on journey until now.

Professor

The Conscience
The Professor passes his knowledge to his oldest students, concentrating on the journey Capoeira is to bring.

Mestrando

The Recognition
After a long journey, one has their work recognized within the Capoeira community.

Mestre 1º Grau

The Wisdom
Within this phrase, "Mestre"shows all the conscience, experience of a dedicated life and the giving of ideas to students.

Mestre 2º Grau

The Authority
The "Mestre" enters the second phase, continuing to pass his knowledge and experiences while supervising the branches.

Grão Mestre

The Victory
After decades revolving around Capoeira, the Mestre receives the maximum graduation available withing Centro Cultural Aruandê Capoeira.

Estagiário

  

Color Guide

                 
 
 

Green
Meaning: Youth

Green is the jungle being explored.

 

Yellow
Meaning: Curiosity

The color yellow comes from gold already cut and found in virgin lands yet to be explored.

 

Orange
Meaning: Creativity

Orange is the color of gold still uncut.

 

Blue
Meaning: Loyalty

The color blue comes from the sea, created into immensity through what it receives from its >tributaries.

 

Purple
Meaning: Independence

The color purple is that of the IPÊ tree, found in the middle of the forest and distinguised for having purple as its predominant color.

 

Brown
Meaning: Fertility

The color brown is that of the Mother Earth.

 

Red
Meaning: Power

Red is the color of the blood spilled by the slaves.

 

White
Meaning: Purity

The color white is the filter for all the colors that represent Centro Cultural Aruandê Capoeira.

   

Grey
Meaning: Stability

Grey is the color of a forest burned to be reborn again.