The Rhythms of Capoeira
Music is an integral part of Capoeira, the Brazillian Martial Art. It sets the tempo and style of the game that is taking place in the roda. Rhythm, instruments and music make the game.
Capoeira in Popular Culture
Capoeira, the Afro-Brazilian martial art, renown for its acrobatic movements and kicks, has been featured in numerous films, TV show and video games.
The History of Capoeira
The word Capoeira comes from the indigenous Brazilian Tupi-Guarani language and means and overgrown area that has been cut back. It was during the 16th Century that Capoeira came to mean an Afro-Brazilian martial art that was practiced by the African slaves who were brought to Brazil from Angola and the Congo to work on the sugar plantations.
Capoeira Movements
These unique movements which range from intense kicks to split second esquivas or escapes, it is essential to put them all together to form the fluid call and response of the game.
Capoeira: Au Batido
Au Batido is one of the central moves of Capoeira. The move serves as a foundation on which to build other more complicated Capoeira moves.
Your First Capoeira Class
Whatever your reason for choosing Capoeira, whether you’ve watched the film ‘Only the Strong’ or your favourite character in that computer game you keep playing is a Capoeirista, you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and book that all important first lesson. Your first Capoeira class will be daunting and thrilling and you really want to know what to expect from it.
Capoeira
A short description of the martial art developed by slaves to rebel against their masters in South America.
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