1st cycle · single-wrap cords
01LEARN
GreyIntroduction
Grey / green
Grey / yellow
Grey / blue
Culture · grading
ONE CORD. A WHOLE JOURNEY.
A colour reflects a journey: time spent practising, understanding the game and the ability to pass it on.
THE BATIZADO,
A CELEBRATION OF CONNECTION.
At their batizado, students officially join the group by playing with visiting masters and receive their first grey cord. More advanced students may receive a new cord.
Moving up a grade is neither a competition nor an automatic step. The teacher decides when the time is right, based on each student’s progress and experience.
The group’s colours are inspired by the Brazilian flag: green, yellow, blue and white.
2nd cycle · double-wrap cords
02GO FURTHER
Green
Green / yellow
Yellow / greenAdvanced student
YellowExperienced student · martial practice
Yellow / blueTeaching assistant · teaching practice
Blue / yellowInstructor
3rd cycle · cord braided by the master
03PASS IT ON
BlueTeacher
Blue / greenTeacher, 1st level
Blue / green / yellowTeacher, 2nd level
Blue / green / yellow / whiteContra-Mestre
4th cycle · Mestre
04HELP IT GROW
White / greenMestre, 1st level
White / yellowMestre, 2nd level
White / blueMestre, 3rd level
WhiteGrão-Mestre
CORDS TELL STORIES. SO DO PHOTOS.
