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Information for Newcomers

Fill in the Liability Release Form and bring it with you for your first class. Let the instructor know if you have any sprains or chronicle conditions to help us manage your training accordingly and avoid potential injuries.

Please also read thoroughly the Code of Conduct for students established in Capoeira Mandinga school. This document is for your information and guidance on expectations in class. Welcome to capoeira!

Newcomers are asked to wear stretchy pants and a shirt (no shorts or tank tops, please). Capoeira Mandinga uniform should be obtained within the first month of classes. Please, take off your street shoes and sign in before stepping into the class.

Capoeira Uniform

You may request the uniform anytime from your instructor. Please refer to the actual measurements provided. All the information on this page is for your reference only.

Capoeira uniform may be called "abadá" referring to the pants worn by capoeristas and shirts sold in some carnivals or theatrical productions, which allow or complement admission to the event. Original abadás were white. In Brazil, abadá is a kind of white tunic worn by for prayer by African Muslims, malês, that were brought to Bahia to work as slaves. Abada was also the working cloth of port workers in Brazil.


Uniform Mandinga Pants

100% polyamide. Straight cut. Low waist. Adjustable drawstring. Reinforced crotch piece. Loops for cordão. Made in Brazil.

Wash in cool water only. Do not use bleach - it may cause yellow coloration.


Large: inseam 33", outseam 42", waist 34-36".
Medium: inseam 31", outseam 39 1/2", waist 32-34".

Ladies Black Capoeira Pants

100% polyamide. Straight cut. Low waist. Adjustable drawstring. Made in Brazil.

Wash in cool water only.


Available in different colors:

  • Black with pink details
  • White with yellow details


Large: inseam 34 1/2", outseam 42", waist 34".

Uniform Mandinga Shirt

100% cotton. Classic fit. Made in Brazil.

Wash in cool water only to prevent bleading. Turn inside out prior to ironing.


Large: shoulders 19", chest 21", length 30 1/2".
Medium: shoulders 18", chest 20", length 29 1/2".
Small: shoulders 17", chest 19", length 28 1/2".

Capoeira Berimbau Shirt

100% cotton. Classic fit. Made in USA.

Wash in cool water only to prevent bleading. Turn inside out prior to ironing.


Large: shoulders 20", chest 22", length 30 1/2".

Capoeira Roda Shirt

100% cotton. Classic fit. Made in USA.

Wash in cool water only to prevent bleading. Turn inside out prior to ironing.


Large: shoulders 20", chest 22", length 30 1/2".

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