General overview of grades

Basic Ginga movement, Esquiva evasions, and slow tight play in the roda.

Student of traditional Bahian Capoeira without modern acrobatics.

Leading warm-ups, playing berimbau and pandeiro, and roda improvisation.

Senior student assisting the master with passing on the tradition.

Ability to teach Angola classes, compose ladainhas, and control the roda.

Teacher carrying deep historical and musical understanding.

Mastery preparation, running own groups, and deep Mandinga philosophy.

Pre-master rank, proven by many years of dedication to the art.

Highest roda authority. Embodiment of tradition and Mestre Pastinha's spiritual wisdom.

Mestre = Protector of African roots and survival philosophy in Capoeira.