A game of capoeira takes place
in s Roda, it's a circle made up of people (capoeristas).
The circle is alive. It moves with the game, and gives
energy and support to the players in the form of rhythm,
music, song, clapping and some times shouts.
There are two ways a Capoeirista
can enter the Roda to play a game...
1.) The first way is when two players kneel at the foot of
the lead Berimbau,
shake hands and au (cartwheel) into the Roda. When their
game is over,
they shake hands and back quickly out in to the ring of Capoeiristas
making up the Roda. It is important to note you should never
turn your
back to the center of the Roda, whether you are standing
on the perimeter,
or especially when you are leaving the center after a game.
This is a
safety issue - other players may not notice that you haven't
completely
left the Roda before they start throwing kicks and flips.
And from the
other perspective, be conscious of the other players who
are leaving the
Roda before you enter.
2.) The second way to enter the Roda is to buy the game.
This is when a player "buys out" the person
who has been playing longer.
During a
practice/training or "dry" Roda (no live instruments
and singing), all
cord levels can buy the game. During an official Roda only
higher cords
may buy the game. A lower cord may not buy out a higher cord
unless the
Mestre or instructor in charge of the Roda gives permission.
When you
enter the game in this way, the most important thing is to
make sure both
players can see you. Go in from the side, and be assertive.
There is an etiquette to buying in the Roda that is difficult
to explain
...observe the higher cords, and don't be afraid to ask questions.
At Capoeira Senzala with professor Dino we always go in from the top
of the roda, by the berimbau, as this cuts down on accidents
during the "buy in" procedure.
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