Abada/Axé Capoeira is a non-profit group whose main objective is to promote Capoeira and Brazilian culture.  It's part of our philosophy to visually and physically present our culture and unique tradition to all social groups and classes, and by doing so, we hope to keep our roots alive and flourishing.

Once a year, as is tradition of many Capoeira organizations, our group holds an important event called the Batizado. The Batizado is a day of celebration, promotion, and achievement. The beginner students are properly welcomed into the organization and presented to the masters and guest instructors of the organization.  The students are then inducted and receive their corda (rank).  Additionally, the more advanced students are promoted to the next level of achievement, and will receive their next corda.  This sequence marks a significant stepping stone in a studying Capoeirista’s education.

As this is a ceremonious occasion, friends, family, and members of other Capoeira organizations are also invited to attend.  With lively music, enthusiastic audience participation, clapping, singing, senior students “playing” in the roda, or circle, of capoeira, and performances from visitors, there is a lot of energy in the air.  

To put on a major event like this requires a lot of dedication, pride, and time.  And similar to many for-profit productions, there are numerous costs associated with the organization, planning and logistics of this ceremony.  As we are non-profit organization, we actively try to participate in fund-raisers and engage in other activities to raise money to support our group.  Unfortunately, the costs for this once a year ceremony sometimes exceed our organizations efforts, means, and funds.  With the above said, any contribution would be truly appreciated and would be used for a truly great cause.  

We encourage you to check out our website:  www.abadacapoeira.com.

About Mestranda Edna Lima
Edna Lima is an internationally distinguished martial artist with 3 decades of experience; her lifelong study and focus on Brazilian Capoeira and Japanese Karate has allowed Edna to promote her cultural roots and demonstrate the benefits of these martial arts.  This dedication has led her to become the world's first female Mestranda (Master Instructor) in Abada Capoeira, the largest Capoeira organization in the world, and has earned her a Fifth-degree Blackbelt in the JKA World Federation.

Ms. Lima has studied Sports Science for over 20 years, achieving a post-graduate degree in Physical Education and becoming an Adjunct Professor in Sports Science at Long Island University in NYC.  Additionally, Edna has taught at CUNY/Hunter College, Rutgers University, and Sarah Lawrence University.  In all of Edna’s classes and workshops, she actively promotes a healthy lifestyle, exercise, a sense of virtue, and the positive encouragement to reach one’s highest potential.

Thank you for your support,

Edna Lima and students