Core principles
- Discipline
- Respect
- Hierarchy
- Commitment
- Humility
RESPECT · DISCIPLINE · TRADITION
CLUB RULES
Akin Capoeira values respect, commitment and passing on the capoeira tradition.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
LEARN TOGETHER. GROW TOGETHER.
The club document describes a mission to preserve and share capoeira, focusing on discipline, respect and cultural awareness. Physical, mental and social development are all important.
Punctuality and attendance
- Arrive before class starts.
- Avoid being repeatedly late.
- Let the club know if you will be absent.
- Stay until the end of the session.
According to the flyer, repeated lateness is seen as a lack of commitment to the group.
Respect and behaviour
- Respect the mestre, teacher and more senior students.
- Treat all fellow students respectfully, whatever their grade.
- Do not use insults or behave disrespectfully.
- Behave appropriately inside and outside the roda.
Hierarchy
- Respect the order of grades.
- Listen to instructions from more senior students.
- In the roda, do not undermine a senior student’s authority by contradicting them inappropriately.
The flyer describes hierarchy as the basis for the group’s organisation.
Knowledge of tradition
- Learn the history of capoeira.
- Learn the history of Akin Capoeira.
- Know your teacher’s journey.
- Understand the meaning of the roda.
Musicality
- Actively join in the roda by clapping and singing.
- Learn to play instruments in line with your grade.
- Respect the person leading the bateria (instrumental group).
Training
- Train seriously and with commitment.
- Avoid disruptive joking during class.
- Wear suitable training clothes.
- Take care of the training space.
Graduation
- Attendance and consistency
- Discipline
- Technical progress
- Conduct
According to the flyer, a grade must be earned and is not awarded automatically.
Commitment to the group
- Represent the group positively in and outside training.
- Avoid conflicts that could damage the group’s reputation.
- Take part in events whenever possible.
Possible measures
- Verbal warning
- Temporary suspension
- Not advancing to the next grade
- Exclusion from the group
The flyer lists possible measures; the club must confirm how they apply.
Not allowed during training
- Using a mobile phone during class.
- Training under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Disrespecting fellow students, the teacher or mestre.
- Behaviour that could harm the group’s image.
Representing the group
- Show exemplary manners, politeness and discipline outside the roda as well.
- Remember that you represent the group wherever you go.
Respect the mestre, the teacher and your fellow students. The document closes with the values of discipline, respect and development.