Kids Graduation 2026
✨ Registration is NOW OPEN for our BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR! Tiny Tigers, Kids, and Leadership students will earn their next belt on stage at a beautiful theater on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Let’s make this an unforgettable milestone!
New to Capoeira, read below:
When joining a capoeira school, you or your child will eventually have a chance to take part in the annual graduation and belt-changing ceremony. This event is an exciting day for your child to demonstrate their efforts from the past months in a full weekend of entertainment and excitement! Each year, Capoeira Maculele does it best to make the belt ceremony a fun and exciting event for all participants. It’s the Super Bowl of all capoeira events! People across the state and country make a special trip to Atlanta just to come to our event. We bring special guests from all over the world, put them up in hotels, so they can participate in the events. Students receive a special event t-shirt, new belt, certificate, and goody bag.
I KIDS BELT TESTING
Remember, it’s much more than colorful belts, kicks, and tricks… Tests and rank advancement is a motivational and fundamental experience for your child. Testing helps us teach children about accountability, determination, and goal setting in an exciting fashion. Self-motivation is a huge part of Capoeira. Knowing that you can set goals and accomplish them step-by-step is an integral part of Capoeira. Each level has a corresponding test. We will be doing the testing during normal class times!
The testing dates for 2026 are as follows:
Feb 2-6 during regular class times.
Can’t make belt testing week? Tell Ms. Dani and we’ll set up a makeup!
Tiny Tigers Belt Test Practice: Ginga – Paralelo – Balanço – Cocorinha – Meia lua de frente – Bençao (front kick) – Sapinho – Girafinha – Bananeira – Martelo (side kick) – Ponte – Solo – Sing *one* capoeira song + play the pandeiro
Leadership Belt Test Practice: Ginga – Paralelo – Balanço – Meia lua de frente – Meia Lua Armada- Cocorinha – Esquiva lateral & pra tras – Martelo – Bençao – Queixada – Armada – Ponte- Girafa – Bananeira – Au – Meia lua de compasso – Chapa – Solo – Sing *one* capoeira song + play the pandeiro
Just a friendly reminder full capoeira uniform is required to we worn at the belt graduation and workshops. This is a formal event! and don’t forget to pick up your event t-shirt and goody bag with Ms. Dani!
Kids will also follow the Capivara Path, a fun sticker chart that helps them grow strong and happy! Along the way, they’ll earn stickers for: Being kind and respectful to family and friends I Eating yummy fruits and veggies I Helping out around the house I Staying focused and doing their best at school. It’s a fun, rewarding experience that celebrates progress both in and out of the studio!
