I am currently working on kids and youth programming such as expectations and belts levels and I'm left thinking about our Batizado last month and that my kids always ask me what the belts mean. As in many martial arts, Capoeira uses a color coded belt system to represent the skill level of students. Between each step of color there is a half step to represent progress toward the next full belt. Belts are awarded at community events called Batizado and Encontro. For a more co