Gigi teacher greets his student by the exchange of rope.

Traditional meeting of capoeiristas, the baptized and the exchange of strings are always highly anticipated by students and teachers, as participants are recognized for their dedication during the year, exchange their strings, receive nicknames and have the opportunity to see other capoeiristas playing and singing on the wheel. This year, the event included 80 present between capoeira students, teachers and coordinators Fort Core Leme - Rio / Design RJ Sport in Action, accounting and other capoeiristas the group Abada.

The student Patrick Santana, 10, nicknamed 'Pixie' enjoyed the experience of the event. "The christening was cool and beautiful. What I liked most was to have replaced the rope. We played and played a lot, so I liked it, "he says. The teacher Gisela Milk, Gigi, was the one who led the baptized and demonstrated a lot of attention with students.

Beatriz da Silva pays tribute to Gigi teacher on behalf of all friends.

In recognition of the work done by her, Beatriz da Silva student felt the urge to honor the teacher and read a letter on behalf of his colleagues thanked the classes and teach capoeira. "The reading of Beatrix of the little letter was also very exciting because I felt that we are all important to the students. Another named capoeira, more motivation and assurance that we are on track, "said Gigi.

For the coordinator Karina Lins e Silva, the participation of the Abada Capoeira group is always a strong incentive for students to continue the project, "the event was intimate and authentic, even the usual sensational participation and exhibition of capoeira group. At the end there tried to highlight examples of persistence and determination that sports both teaches and that should be taken as a lesson. Mainly by students of capoeira who need to devote a lot to reach the level of the Abada Capoeira group who performed "he explains. At the end of the event, students watched

Students demonstrate what they learn in the project capoeira classes.

a presentation of maculelê, folk dance that a double hit two pieces of wood to the rhythm of the drums and the sound of songs in popular language.

Strong Core partners Leme, Project Sport in Action:
Brazilian Army and Sextant Publishing

Photos: IC Disclosure F. Helm