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Green Belt Test Questions Flashcards

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How did Capoeira start?

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The start of Capoeira was motivated by the need for freedom by African slaves in Brazil.

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Why the name “Capoeira”?

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It’s the name given to the areas, in the forest, where the slaves secretly went to practice.

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What is the origin of Capoeira?

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Capoeira is Brazilian and was created over 3 centuries ago.

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What are the traditional Capoeira styles?

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Capoeira Angola and Capoeira Regional.

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What is the style practiced in the GB-CDO Academy?

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(Ginga Brasil-Cordao de Ouro)

Angola and Regional with added elements of evolution and creativity.

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Who was the major representative of the Capoeira Angola?

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Vincente Ferreira Pastinha “Mestre Pastinha”.

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Who created the Capoeira Regional?

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Manoel dos Reis Machado “Mestre Bimba”.

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What is the basic Capoeira move?

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The ginga.

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What symbol represents Capoeira?

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The berimbau.

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What is a berimbau?

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It is a musical instrument that gives rhythm to the Capoeira game.

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What are the benefits of Capoeira?

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Capoeira is a form of art which, when properly oriented, educates the body and mind as well as develops several physical attributes. Capoeira enhances self confidence while promoting social-cultural integration and entertainment.

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What does the student need to do to graduate in the Capoeira GB-CDO Academy?

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The student needs to go though the graduation test. As a prerequisite for the test, it is required a minimum attendance of 75% and be in conformance with the regulations of the GB-CDO Academy.

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What does the graduation test consist of?

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The test is divided into three parts and consists of: Practice, Theory, and Musical Instruments.

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What is the graduation system currently used by the Ginga Brasil - Cordao de Ouro Academy?

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1st stage - No belt - Student
2nd stage - Green - Student
3rd stage - G/Y - Student
4th stage - Yellow - Student
5th stage - Y/B - Student
6th stage - Blue - Student
7th stage - G/Y/B - Formado (Graduated)
8th stage - G/Y/B/Wh - Professor (Teacher)
9th stage - Wh/G - Mestre 1st degree
10th stage - Wh/Y - Mestre 2nd degree
11th stage - Wh/B - Mestre 3rd degree
12th stage - W - Mestre

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What is Batismo de Capoeira? (Capoeira baptism)?

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It’s when the graduation belt is handled to the student in the presence of instructors, Teachers and Masters. The student is baptized when they are symbolically taken down.

The student should choose a person to be their Capoeira godmother or godfather and this person will handle the diploma and belt to the student.

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16
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What is the most important attitude of GB-CDO student?

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Respect to others

17
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What is Capoeira?

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Capoeira is an art, a fight, a dance; it is folklore, culture, discipline, self-defense, a sport. Essentially, it’s a life philosophy.

18
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Who is the founder of the GB-CDO Academy in Brazil?

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Lucio Flavio de Campos Torres (Mestre Quebrinha)

19
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Who is responsible for the GB-CDO Academy in the USA?

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Guilherme Torres (Mestre Pinga Fogo)

20
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What are the main instruments in a Capoeira roda?

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Berimbau, pandeiro and atabaque

auxiliary instruments: reco-reco and agogo

21
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What are the 3 basic sounds in a Berimbau?

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The sounds are with the dobrao (stone), preso (pressed), encostado (touching), and solto (off).

22
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Describe the beat Sao Bento Grande de Angola in terms of Berimbau sounds.

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Two beats with the dobrao (stone) encostado (touching, one preso (pressed) and two solto (off).

23
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What is the slogan adopted by GB-CDO Academy?

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“Educate the young and there will be no need to punish the adult.”

24
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How the student should behave in a Capoeira roda?

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While playing: Attentive, respectful, calm, and efficient

Outside the game: Attentive, respectful, should sing, play instruments and pay attention to the veterans.

25
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What are the Capoeira singing styles?

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Canto corrido, chula e ladainha

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