Martial Arts

About Capoeira

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. It was developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil and is known for its fluid, acrobatic movements and the musical accompaniment of the berimbau.

My journey in Capoeira has been a transformative experience, learning not just the physical movements but also the rich history, music, and cultural traditions of this beautiful art form.

Cord Progression

In Capoeira, practitioners earn colored cords (cordas) that represent their level and progression.

Crua

2021Beginner - First steps in Capoeira

Crua/Azul

2021Batizado in Kansas City, MO

Azul

2022Batizado in Chicago, IL

Verde

2024Batizado in Pembroke Pines, FL

Note: Belt/cord colors and levels vary between Capoeira groups. For example, Verde (green) in Capoeira Superação Arts is equivalent to Azul (blue) in Grupo Axé Capoeira.

📍 Training Journey

Capoeira Superação Arts

Pembroke Pines, Florida

2023 - 2024

👤 Mestre Alemão & Formada Dinora

Training in the Afro-Brazilian martial art of Capoeira
Learning traditional movements, music, and culture
Earned Verde (green cord) in 2024

Grupo Axé Capoeira

Kansas City, Missouri

2021 - 2022

👤 Instructor Arara (Sonia Duncombe)

Earned Crua (white cord) - beginner level
Batizado 2021 in Kansas City - earned Crua/Azul (white/blue cord)
Batizado 2022 in Chicago - earned Azul (blue cord)