Capoeira Batizado (Belt Ceremony)

Capoeira Belt Ceremony 2026!

* Students must register by Wednesday, April 1st.

Come and watch if you’d rather not participate!

The belt ceremony is only for current students who are still training up until the ceremony.

Click here for students’ belt eligibility!

When

Saturday, May 9th, 2026

12pm – 2:30pm (Please arrive 20 min early to account for finding parking).

2129 Vallejo Street. SF, CA 94115

How it works: After performances and demonstrations we break out into 6-8 rodas (circles for playing capoeira) so everyone can play lots of capoeira! The kids take turns playing with each other, adult leaders, and capoeira mestres within our group and close-knit community. After lots of singing and playing the capoeira stops and students receive their certificate or belt followed by group photos and goodbyes. That’s it…no pressure! Just lots of fun and capoeira!

Click here for students’ belt eligibility!

VERY IMPORTANT NOTES!

1. All-white uniforms are mandatory for participation.

2. Shirts will be handed out on the day of the event.

3. Order your capoeira pants asap just in case any issues or inconveniences arise. (SEE NOTE #4).

Order pants here (option 1), here (option 2), or wherever works best for you.

4. Please purchase a pair of plain white capoeira pants (no designs and not karate or jiu jitsu pants) for the ceremony. Please see the links below and order ASAP. Students will not be allowed to participate without a pair of white pants. Plain white sweatpants are permissible if you cannot acquire any capoeira pants, which is preferred. Do not hesitate to communicate with the seller to get measurements. Thank you.

Contact & Support

For financial assistance, questions, scheduling conflicts, or for anything else please reach out to Jarrel Phillips.

Contact Coach Jarrel a.k.a Contramestre Chumbinho

[email protected]. 415.350.2222 (text preferred over voicemail).

Pricing:

Batizado (students receiving 1st belt)

$60 = ceremony + shirt only (student owns capoeira pants or will get their own white pants)

Promotion (students being promoted to next belt level = 2nd belt or higher)

$70 = ceremony + shirt only (student owns capoeira pants or will get their own white pants)

Certificate (students not being prompted for this year)

$35, = ceremony + shirt only (student owns capoeira pants or will get their own white pants)

When registering

1. Choose from one of the three categories: Batizado, Promotion, or Certificate

Select ‘Batizado’ if your child is receiving their first belt (never had a belt ceremony before)
Select ‘Promotion’ if your child is receiving their 2nd belt or higher (this is not their first ceremony).
Select ‘Certificate’ if your child is not being promoted this year.

2. Purchase your child’s white capoeira pants upon registering to make sure you’re all set.

Capoeira Batizado

Student’s Name

Age

1st Belt or Promotion?

Parent/Guardian:

Phone:

Address:

Shirt Size:

Credit Card

Uniform is mandatory for participation. Shirts will be given out on the day of the event.

Parent/Guardian Permission Form

I hereby give permission for my child

Child Name

to participate in this event organized and run by AVE and Capoeira Ijexa.

Age

Phone

CONSENT TO TREAT

In case of an emergency (illness or accident) and in absence of a parent or guardian, the consent form must be completed in order for your child to receive treatment.

Checkboxes

I hereby give my consent to have the participant treated by a physician or surgeon in case of sudden illness or injury while participating in this program. It is understood that the cost thereof will be at my expense. If a personal physician is listed below, every effort will be made to contact such physician. However, the location of the activity or the nature of the illness or injury may require the use of emergency medical personnel.

Physician Name

Physician Address

Physician Phone

Insurance Carrier

Policy #

If you do not want your child to receive medical attention, no matter what the emergency, please check the appropriate box below.

Checkboxes

I DO NOT give my consent to treat and I request that medical or surgical services be withheld.

If you are human, leave this field blank.

Glossary of terms

“Capoeira is an African Brazilian art form, developed by African slaves in Brazil about 400 years ago. Capoeira is a self-defense disguised as a dance because slaves needed to hide it from their slave masters. The combination of body movements, trickery, music, and songs make it not just a martial art, but also a ritualized way of combat. Two capoeiristas (capoeira players) must follow the traditions and rules of the art. They must play capoeira, not fight. “

—Samoel Domingos, Mestre Urubu Malandro, Capoeira Ijexa

“Troca de cordões” translates to “changing of cords,” meaning the student’s promotion to their next belt.