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Capoeira is an African-Brazilian martial art combining elements of dance, acrobatics, music and self-defense techniques. The self-defense aspects are almost hidden within its flowing and graceful dance-like motions. The primary musical instrument heard accompanying capoeiristas is the berimbau, which traces its origins to Angola.... more »
Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, ritual and acrobatics with fighting moves, notably spectacular kicks and leg sweeps. Practitioners (known as capoeiristas) are extremely adept at evading attacks, utilizing defensive techniques that are elusive rather than dependant on blocking. Even though 90... more »
Capoeira is the ancient art of fight-dance. It has been used for centuries in countries like Brazil, and has become popularized by modern western cultures. Learning Capoeira can be a lifetime goal, but teaching it can begin once the basics are perfected. Follow some steps to help you teach Capoeira fight-dance and impart your hard... more »
As you start learning about martial arts, you'll find that there are many different disciplines. One of the more advanced studies is capoeira. Capoeira began as a way for Brazilian slaves to amuse themselves and has now developed into a modern blend of game, dance and martial arts. You may want to learn more about capoeira before you... more »
Capoeira is a dynamic African and Brazilian martial art that combines music and sparring of pairs in a circle ("roda"). To an unknowledgeable observer, the capoeiristas appear to be dancing. This is a competitive game of technique and strategy that includes beautifully fluid acrobatic play, feints, subterfuges, sweeps, kicks, and head... more »
If you are interested in an activity rich with historical significance, then capoeira is the art for you. Capoeira was first developed by slaves... more »
Capoeira is a popular Brazilian martial art. It is a form of self-defense that slaves in Brazil invented. The slaves hid it by forming circles and... more »
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Capoeira () is an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, music, and dance. It was created in Brazil by slaves brought from Africa, especially from present day Angola some time after the 16th century.
It was developed in the region of Quilombo dos Palmares, located in the actual Brazilian state of Alagoas"Capoeira, N. origins">Capoeira, N. (2003, p.10) and has great influence on the Afro-Brazilian generations, with strong presence at the actual states of Bahia, Pernambuco and Rio de Janeiro."Capoeira, N. origins" /> Participants form a roda, or circle, and take turns either playing musical instruments (such as the Berimbau), singing, or ritually sparring in pairs in the center of the circle. The sparring is marked by fluid acrobatic play, feints, and extensive use of sweeps, kicks, and headbutts. Less frequently used techniques include elbow strikes, slaps, punches, and body throws. Its origins and purpose are a matter of debate, with theories ranging from views of Capoeira as a uniquely Brazilian folk dance with improvised fighting movements to claims that it is a battle-ready fighting form directly descended from ancient African techniques."Assunção hist. debate"> Assunção (2005, p. 2)
Historians are divided between those who believe it is a direct descendant of African fighting styles and those who believe it is a uniquely Brazilian dance form distilled from various African and Brazilian influences. "Assunção hist. debate" /> One popular explanation holds that it is an African fighting style that was developed in Brazil, as expressed by a proponent named Salvano, who said, "Capoeira cannot exist without black men but its birthplace is Brazil".
It is likely that the name originated as a derisive term used by slave owners to read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capoeira
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