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beginner
Corda Crua
natural belt student
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Corda Verde-Roxa
transformation |
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student
Corda Crua-Amarelo
transformation |
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instrutor
Corda Roxa
The Amethyst
The capoeirista begins to overcome the physical, psychological and spiritual pain of learning Capoeira and defending its ideals. |
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Corda Amarelo
The Gold
Signifies the value of apprenticeship. |
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Corda Roxa-Marron
transformation |
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Corda Amarelo-Laranja
transformation |
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professor
Corda Marron
The Chameleon
Represents the constant transformation
that characterizes the group’s style. |
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Corda Laranja
The Sun
Reflects the awakening of the
apprentice’s consciousness. |
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Corda Marron-Vermelha
transformation |
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Corda Laranja-Azul
transformation |
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mestrando
Corda Vermelha
The Ruby
Symbolizes justice. At this level, the capoeirista acquires an understandingof responsibility; he or she is expected to strive for justice in conducting his work and making her decisions. |
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graduado
Corda Azul
The Sea
Indicates the apprentice’s awareness of the immense path ahead. |
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mestre
Corda Vermelha-Branco
transformation
This phase sees the development of a
capoeirista’s full potential to maintain the ideals of ABADÁ. A Mestre begins preparing him/herself for the maximum grade by being honest, reliable, loyal and, above all, wise and impartial. |
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Corda Azul-Verde
transformation |
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grão mestre
Corda Branco
The Diamond
Reflects all colors and is the hardest
gem stone. The Graõ Mestre sustains ABADÁ’s system and preserves its ideals. All attributes of this grade are concentrated in one person who has the important responsibility of guiding the
destiny of ABADÁ. |
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Corda Verde
The Forest (the world’s lungs)
Signifies the consolidation of apprenticeship. This cord provides the base on which ABADÁ-Capoeira is built. |
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