Histoty of Capoeira

Capoeira is an African/Brazilian art form that is several hundred years old. It is neither a dance nor a martial art but rather both and a little more. Capoeira is a dialogue through movement, which can develope into an infinite amount of nuances and meanings. Capoeira is unique in the sense that it contains self-defense, acrobatics, rythm and music. All in one. The details and the historical background involving this martial art-dance are old and the more ancient aspects are still debated today. The enslaved Africans played an important roll in its development. Some historians suggest that the slaves used Capoeira´s dance-like style to conceal their martial art and self-defense training.

 

Centro Cultural Senzala de Capoeira

Centro Cultural Senzala de Capoeira is an important part of a larger group and originates from its founder Master Peixinho. Together with Master Tony Vargas, Master Ramos and many other distinguished masters, the group Centro Cultural Senzala continues to develope in Rio de Janeiro where its headquarters are located, in the neighborhood called Leme. Centro Cultural Senzala de Capoeira continues to expand in Brazil and throughout the world.

The grading system in Centro Cultural Senzala, begins with white(new beginner) and ends with red(master).
The different learning levels for Centro Cultural Senzala are:

1. White (Beginner)
2. Yellow
3. Orange
4. Grey
5. Blue (Instructor)
6. Green
7. Purple/Yellow
8. Purple (Teacher)
9. Brown/Yellow
10. Brown (Counter Master)
11. Red/Yellow
12. Red (Mestre)

 

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