Previous Year - Winners & Highlights
Previous Years Winners
Capoeira is more than just a martial art — it's a powerful expression of freedom, resilience, and culture. Capoeira blends graceful dance, explosive kicks, flowing movements, and the rhythm of traditional music. It tells a story of resistance and hope, turning combat into art.
These dedicated athletes came together to compete, each bringing their unique strengths and determination. After months of hard work, training, and perseverance, they showcased their best efforts in an inspiring display of commitment. The competition welcomed participants of all ages, highlighting the diversity and passion shared by everyone involved. It was a true celebration of athletic spirit, resilience, and unity.
Below you will see all the past winners of each category.
2025 Kids - Beginner & Intermediate
For kids just starting out, capoeira is all about discovering movement, rhythm, and play. At this stage, children learn the basics. The ginga, simple kicks and escapes, and fun acrobatic moves that build balance and coordination. They also get to experience the music by clapping, singing, and following the beat of the berimbau. With time and practice, kids grow more confident in the roda (the circle where capoeira is played) and begin to understand the respect and community that come with the art.
On average, children spend 1–4 years in this stage before moving into advanced training.
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2024 Kids - Advanced
As children progress, their capoeira becomes more fluid and expressive. Advanced kids start putting movements together into creative sequences, exploring strategy, and developing their own style of play. They also take on more responsibility in the roda, singing, playing instruments, and helping guide beginners. Reaching this level is about more than just technique; it’s about showing discipline, creativity, and a deeper appreciation for the music and traditions that make capoeira unique.
Most kids reach this level after over 4 years of consistent practice
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3rd: TBD
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2025 Adult - Beginners & Intermediate
Adults new to capoeira begin with the foundations: learning basic movements, building rhythm, and understanding how to safely and confidently play in the roda. At this stage, students focus on developing strength, coordination, and flexibility, while gradually linking movements together. The journey is as much about culture as it is about fitness, music, song, and community are woven into every class. With consistent practice, adults at the intermediate stage start to move with more flow, connecting techniques and building confidence with each game they play.
On average, adults spend 1–3 years in this stage before advancing further.
RULES FOR BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE:
-Teams consist of 3 competitors
-At least 1 competitor must be a beginner
Example:
-2 Intermediates + 1 beginner
-2 beginners + 1 intermediate
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2nd: TBD
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3rd: TBD
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2025 Adult - Advanced
Advanced capoeira for adults is where skill meets creativity. Students at this level move with fluidity and control, able to adapt their game to different partners and situations. Strategy, timing, and the playful energy of malícia become second nature, and the roda transforms into a place to express personality through movement. Advanced practitioners also dive deeper into the music, learning to play different instruments and lead songs. Dedication, persistence, and an open mind are the keys to growing into this stage.
Most adults reach this level after 4–7 years of steady practice.
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2025 Experts
Expert capoeiristas live and breathe the art. They are title holders (Treinel, Graduada, Monitor, etc.), up to Professor level. Their movement shows mastery, but their role goes far beyond technique. Experts carry the traditions, history, and philosophy of capoeira, passing it forward through teaching, music, and leadership in the community. To watch an expert play is to see creativity, wisdom, and rhythm come together seamlessly. Reaching this stage is a lifelong journey, one built on years of training, sharing, and living capoeira as a way of life.
Becoming an expert can take 10 years or more, often representing a lifetime commitment to capoeira
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2024 Kids - Beginner & Intermediate
For kids just starting out, capoeira is all about discovering movement, rhythm, and play. At this stage, children learn the basics. The ginga, simple kicks and escapes, and fun acrobatic moves that build balance and coordination. They also get to experience the music by clapping, singing, and following the beat of the berimbau. With time and practice, kids grow more confident in the roda (the circle where capoeira is played) and begin to understand the respect and community that come with the art.
On average, children spend 1–4 years in this stage before moving into advanced training.
1st: Cucumber Vibes
2nd: Nago Kids
3rd: The Spicy Chickens
2024 Adult - Beginner & Intermediate
Adults new to capoeira begin with the foundations: learning basic movements, building rhythm, and understanding how to safely and confidently play in the roda. At this stage, students focus on developing strength, coordination, and flexibility, while gradually linking movements together. The journey is as much about culture as it is about fitness, music, song, and community are woven into every class. With consistent practice, adults at the intermediate stage start to move with more flow, connecting techniques and building confidence with each game they play.
On average, adults spend 1–3 years in this stage before advancing further.
RULES FOR BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE:
-Teams consist of 3 competitors
-At least 1 competitor must be a beginner
Example:
-2 Intermediates + 1 beginner
-2 beginners + 1 intermediate
1st: Alma de Nago
2nd: The Santa Cruises
3rd: Name Here
2024 Adult - Advanced
Advanced capoeira for adults is where skill meets creativity. Students at this level move with fluidity and control, able to adapt their game to different partners and situations. Strategy, timing, and the playful energy of malícia become second nature, and the roda transforms into a place to express personality through movement. Advanced practitioners also dive deeper into the music, learning to play different instruments and lead songs. Dedication, persistence, and an open mind are the keys to growing into this stage.
Most adults reach this level after 4–7 years of steady practice.
1st: Name Here
2nd: Name Here
3rd: Name Here
2024 Expert
Expert capoeiristas live and breathe the art. They are title holders (Treinel, Graduada, Monitor, etc.), up to Professor level. Their movement shows mastery, but their role goes far beyond technique. Experts carry the traditions, history, and philosophy of capoeira, passing it forward through teaching, music, and leadership in the community. To watch an expert play is to see creativity, wisdom, and rhythm come together seamlessly. Reaching this stage is a lifelong journey, one built on years of training, sharing, and living capoeira as a way of life.
Becoming an expert can take 10 years or more, often representing a lifetime commitment to capoeira
1st: Name Here
2nd: Name Here
3rd: Nago Warriors
2024 Highlights
Kids Beginners & Intermediates 2024
Adults Beginners & Intermediates 2024
Adults Advanced 2024
Experts 2024
2023 Kids - Beginner & Intermediate
For kids just starting out, capoeira is all about discovering movement, rhythm, and play. At this stage, children learn the basics. The ginga, simple kicks and escapes, and fun acrobatic moves that build balance and coordination. They also get to experience the music by clapping, singing, and following the beat of the berimbau. With time and practice, kids grow more confident in the roda (the circle where capoeira is played) and begin to understand the respect and community that come with the art.
On average, children spend 1–4 years in this stage before moving into advanced training.
1st: Name Here
2nd: Name Here
3rd: Name Here
2023 Kids - Advanced
As children progress, their capoeira becomes more fluid and expressive. Advanced kids start putting movements together into creative sequences, exploring strategy, and developing their own style of play. They also take on more responsibility in the roda, singing, playing instruments, and helping guide beginners. Reaching this level is about more than just technique; it’s about showing discipline, creativity, and a deeper appreciation for the music and traditions that make capoeira unique.
Most kids reach this level after over 4 years of consistent practice
1st: Name Here
2nd: Name Here
3rd: Name Here
2023 Adult - Beginner & Intermediate
Adults new to capoeira begin with the foundations: learning basic movements, building rhythm, and understanding how to safely and confidently play in the roda. At this stage, students focus on developing strength, coordination, and flexibility, while gradually linking movements together. The journey is as much about culture as it is about fitness, music, song, and community are woven into every class. With consistent practice, adults at the intermediate stage start to move with more flow, connecting techniques and building confidence with each game they play.
On average, adults spend 1–3 years in this stage before advancing further.
RULES FOR BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE:
-Teams consist of 3 competitors
-At least 1 competitor must be a beginner
Example:
-2 Intermediates + 1 beginner
-2 beginners + 1 intermediate
1st: Name Here
2nd: Name Here
3rd: Name Here
2023 Adult - Advanced
Advanced capoeira for adults is where skill meets creativity. Students at this level move with fluidity and control, able to adapt their game to different partners and situations. Strategy, timing, and the playful energy of malícia become second nature, and the roda transforms into a place to express personality through movement. Advanced practitioners also dive deeper into the music, learning to play different instruments and lead songs. Dedication, persistence, and an open mind are the keys to growing into this stage.
Most adults reach this level after 4–7 years of steady practice.
1st: Name Here
2nd: Name Here
3rd: Name Here
2023 Experts
Expert capoeiristas live and breathe the art. They are title holders (Treinel, Graduada, Monitor, etc.), up to Professor level. Their movement shows mastery, but their role goes far beyond technique. Experts carry the traditions, history, and philosophy of capoeira, passing it forward through teaching, music, and leadership in the community. To watch an expert play is to see creativity, wisdom, and rhythm come together seamlessly. Reaching this stage is a lifelong journey, one built on years of training, sharing, and living capoeira as a way of life.
Becoming an expert can take 10 years or more, often representing a lifetime commitment to capoeira
1st: Name Here
2nd: Name Here
3rd: Name Here
2023 Highlights
Kids Beginners and Intermediate 2023
Kids Advanced 2023
Adults Beginners & Intermediates 2023
Adults Advanced 2023
Experts 2023
Testimonials
The Competition
This is a competition made to celebrate Capoeira as a Creative Art Form/Martial Art. The Name of the event demonstrates what we will be encouraging all competitors to demonstrate: "Soltar o Jogo"