Registration includes the official event T-shirt and a Certificate of Participation.
Medals will be awarded up to the 10th place in each category.

Capoeira World Championship

IDENTITY AND PHILOSOPHY

The Capoeira World Championship is an event grounded in the philosophy of Capoeira, understood as a game, art, culture, education, social interaction, and sport.

The competition evaluates the GAME, not direct confrontation.

In capoeira, one plays with the partner, building a bodily dialogue based on respect, control, and awareness.

OBJECTIVES

  • Promote capoeira as a cultural and sporting expression

  • Value conscious, technical, and safe gameplay

  • Encourage respect, integration, and interaction among capoeiristas

  • Evaluate the capoeirista as a whole: body, mind, attitude, and ethics

  • Strengthen the values of Capoeira

 

CATEGORIES

Professional
Students
Children

Gender division

Female
Male

The organization may adjust categories according to the number of registered athletes, always prioritizing technical balance and safety.

4. COMPETITION SYSTEM – PRELIMINARY ROUND (“PENEIRÃO”)

4.1 General Qualification

The initial classification will be carried out through a Preliminary Round (Peneirão), in the format of a Large Roda:

  • All athletes play against all others

  • Continuous games, led by the bateria

  • Evaluation considers the athlete’s overall participation

The following will be observed:

  • Consistency

  • Technical quality

  • Interaction and connection

  • Rhythm

  • Emotional control

  • Respect for the roda and the partner

4.2 Elimination Rounds

After the preliminary round, qualified athletes advance to:

  • Round of 16

  • Quarterfinals

  • Semifinals

  • Final

Scores are reset at the beginning of each phase.

5. GAME RHYTHMS

5.1 General rhythms (all categories)

  • São Bento Grande – 45 seconds

  • São Bento Pequeno – 60 seconds

5.2 Special rhythm – Professional Category

Iúna (at the discretion of the organization) – exclusive for:

  • Masters

  • Professors

  • Graduated professional capoeiristas

Characteristics of Iúna:

  • No singing

  • No clapping

  • Conducted exclusively by the berimbau

  • Requires high technical level, precision, control, and body awareness

Game time:

  • Iúna – 60 seconds

6. GENERAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

Evaluation considers the quality of the game, not isolated actions.

The capoeirista will be evaluated on their ability to play with control, intention, fluidity, and respect.

7. OFFICIAL EVALUATION TABLE

👉 Each criterion is worth 0 to 2 points
👉 Maximum score per game: 10 points

Evaluation Criteria

  • Rhythm
    Plays within the cadence of the rhythm

  • Technique & Objectivity
    Correct execution of movements with clear intention

  • Creativity, Fluidity & Acrobatics
    Continuity of the game and acrobatics integrated into the game

  • Control & Safety
    Mastery of movements and protection of the partner

  • Posture & Respect
    Ethics, behavior, and attitude in the roda

Important notes

Acrobatics only score when:

  • Integrated into the game

  • Executed with full control

  • Do not put the partner at risk

Isolated, excessive, or dangerous acrobatics do not score and may result in penalties.

IÚNA Evaluation

In Iúna, greater qualitative weight is given to:

  • Technique & Objectivity

  • Control & Safety

  • Precision and body awareness

8. TIEBREAKERS

Tie-breaking criteria, in order:

  1. Highest overall score

  2. Highest score in Control & Safety

  3. Highest score in Rhythm

  4. New game or decision by the Organizing Committee

9. PROHIBITED MOVES

Strictly prohibited:

  • Finger in the eyes

  • Elbow strikes to the face

  • Punches to the face

  • Headbutts to the face

  • Kicks to the genital area

  • Ground grappling

  • Any violent or uncontrolled behavior

10. SAFETY IN ACROBATIC MOVEMENTS (FLIPS)

  • It is forbidden to strike, pressure, or attack the opponent during a flip

  • The athlete performing the flip must have full freedom to execute and finish the movement

⚠️ Failure to comply results in IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION.

11. TAKEDOWNS

  • Takedowns are allowed when executed with control and technique

  • It is forbidden to slam, throw, or violently project the opponent to the ground

  • Dangerous takedowns are considered serious misconduct

12. CONDUCT SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION

  • Aggression inside or outside the game

  • Disrespect toward the partner

  • Disrespect toward the event organization

  • Disrespect toward referees or the bateria

  • Unsportsmanlike conduct

Possible penalties:

  • Warning

  • Loss of points

  • Interruption of the game

  • Immediate disqualification

13. BATERIA

The official bateria consists of:

  • 3 berimbaus (Gunga, Médio, Viola)

  • Atabaque

  • Pandeiro(s)

  • Agogô

The Gunga sets the rhythm of the game.

14. FINAL PROVISIONS

  • Registration implies full acceptance of this regulation

  • Omitted cases will be resolved by the Organizing Committee

  • Respect for capoeira, the roda, and the partner is an absolute principle

Nothing is built alone.
In the roda, we are all part of the game.