notts. university batizado 2004
As an introduction to Capoeira and official initiation into the group, members of the Nottingham University Capoeira Society recieved their first belts during a grading ceremony this December. The event is known as a 'Batizado', meaning baptism; a tradition of Capoeira, where students without belts are presented with them by masters and professors.
On the day, classes of Capoeira were also taught by visiting masters and professors, plus a session of Maculele, a traditional afro-brazilian ritual dance using sticks, lead by our very own Professor Papa-Leguas.
We were honoured with the presence of Master Ze Antonio, SP- Brazil, Master Poncianinho, London, and Professora Rejane, also from London. We were also visited by Barata of Latvia, and students from Manchester and London Capoeira groups.