Welcome to Batizado 2018

Why should students attend the batizado?

Like every other martial art, Capoeira also has a belt system and the Batizado and Troca de Cordao is that event to recognize and celebrate the students hard work, commitment and dedication throughout the year. The belt ceremony is a reward for practising hard and motivation to continue doing so in future and inspires students to always keep learning new things. For our younger students, the batizado provides a very exciting atmosphere and participation in batizado shows gives them self confidence and improves self expression.

Why are international Mestres invited?

It is a tradition followed all over the world. A non competitive method of evaluation, where Masters hold workshops and play the game of capoeira with students and gauge if they are eligible for their respective belts. Mestres also evaluate the level of capoeira in India and thus our teachers and our country gets its recognition amongst others countries in the world.

What is special about the batizado this year?

This year, we are bringing the air track to India for the first time ever. The air track is specialised gymnastic equipment to enhance acrobatic skills in Capoeira. It's a perfect training tool that provides enough bounce for tumbling and resembles the feel of an artistic floor, used in international training methods of capoeira.

When is the last date to register?

Please register before April 6, 2018.

Are there any discounts available?

You can speak with your instructor for this information.

Can I get extra passes?

Please contact your centre instructors for extra passes.

What if our children already have the uniform and do not need one?

The uniform needs to be worn during all Mestre workshops and the main event. So you will definitely need an extra pair. The uniform costs Rs. 1000. If you still don't need one, you can inform us and we will reduce it from the package cost.

What if my child is too young to attend workshops?

The Batizado ceremony is a combination of the workshops and the belt ceremony. It has something for every child - it could be the excitement of receiving his/her belt, it could be the inspiration they get from the international teachers or a specific skill they learn at that time or the show will allow them to improve their self expression and display some skills they have learnt. Any way you look at it, the child has something to learn form this event. The workshops are conducted with the objective to evaluate the child's level through a non competitive format, to inspire and motivate them giving them confidence to participate so no student is too young or old to participate.

How long does one need to be a capoeira student to be eligible for the belt?

Students attending capoeira classes for more than 3 months are eligible to receive their first belts.

What is an apelido?

When a student is first baptized in Capoeira, they normally receive an apelido (nickname) based on a personal characteristic. This name is specially chosen by the Mestre in order to reflect the student's reality in the world of Capoeira.

Is the price different if I only attend the batizado?

It is a package and the price includes workshops.

What are the different belts?

3 months to 1 year of capoeira training - green belt.
2 years of capoeira training - yellow-green belt.
3 years of capoeira training - yellow belt.
4 years of capoeira training - yellow-yellow-blue belt.
5 years of capoeira training - yellow-blue belt.
6 years of capoeira training - blue belt.
At the blue belt the child becomes an instructor helper and helps their teacher in class in teaching movement to other children. Once a blue belter turns 18, they are welcome to join Capoeira India as a trainee and have the opportunity to intern with senior instructors in our school programs against which they can earn salaries/scholarships.

Will my child get a certificate?

Yes. A certificate of participation is awarded to all our child students.