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Capoeira: Capoeira Regional
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The father of modern day Capoeira is Mestre Bimba 1899-1974 whose Capoeira Regional used berimbau rythms and fighting sequences. "By banning Capoeira, the Europeans had transformed the art into a symbol of freedom"
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Capoeira regional groups periodically hold Batizados ("baptisms" into the art of capoeira). Members being "baptized" are normally given a corda (cord belt) and an apelido (capoeira nickname) if they haven't already earned one. Batizados are major events to which a number of groups and masters from near and far are normally invited. Sometimes a Batizado is ... held in conjunction with a Troca de Corda (change of belts), in which students already baptized who have trained hard and been deemed worthy by their teachers are awarded higher-ranking belts as an acknowledgment of their efforts. Such ceremonies provide opportunities to see a variety of different capoeira styles, watch mestres play, and see some of the best of the game. Sometimes they are open to the public.
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An integral part of Capoeira Regional is the traditional use of the white uniform. The uniform consists of white pants which feature the group logo, belt or cordel, and a group specific t-shirt, singlet or female crop-top. Non slippery sports shoes are optional. Students who, for whatever reason, can not wear their uniform to class should out of respect ask permission from their Master to train in other clothing. If wishing to purchase uniforms, capoeira street wear or other gear, please contact Mestre Cicatriz.
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