2025 Tem Que Ter Axé
Capoeira de Valor Annual Convention & Graduation
Get ready for a weekend of energy, connection, and celebration of Capoeira, culture, and community!
REGISTER HERE
Saturday, May 24, 2025 — 10 AM - 6 PM
UCSD — At the Molly and Wagner Dance Building
Hosted by Mestre Paulo Batuta
Special Guest Mestres & Contramestres
We are honored to welcome the following guests:
Mestres
Mestre Roque • Mestre Batata • Mestre Panão • Mestre Sidney Fiu • Mestre Varal • Mestre Mariano • Mestre Sabará • Mestre Manchinha
Mestrando & Contramestres
Mestrando Chin • Contramestre Montanha • Contramestre Pajé • Contramestre Moranga
Event Schedule
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Workshop: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Graduation Ceremony (Batizado & Troca de Cordão): 3:00 PM
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Open Roda: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Dinner Party – Optional
Brazil by the Bay
Live Brazilian music & community celebration!
Please note: dinner is not included in the event ticket. Each participant will pay individually.
Sunday Potluck at the Bay
Sunday, May 12
Relax and reconnect at our traditional potluck celebration by the water.
Location to be announced — likely near Bahia Hotel in Mission Beach.
