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Capoeira ( Portuguese pronunciation: [kapuˈe (j)ɾɐ]) is an Afro-Brazilian martial art and game that includes elements of dance, acrobatics, music and spirituality. It is known for its acrobatic and complex maneuvers, often involving hands on the ground and inverted kicks.
Capoeira is the most beautiful sport in the world and the most complete art form in the world. Yes, it is a martial art form. Yes, it is fighting. But it is also dance. And music. And songs. And instruments. And movement. And balance.
Capoeira, dancelike martial art of Brazil, performed to the accompaniment of call-and-response choral singing and percussive instrumental music. Participants swing their legs high in attack, perform aerial somersaults, and pass within a hairsbreadth of each other’s knees, head, groin, or stomach.
Mar 8, 2024 · Capoeira is a unique blend of martial arts, dance, and music, offering physical, mental, and cultural enrichment. Originating from African and Brazilian heritage, it’s a powerful expression of resistance and resilience. The practice includes diverse styles like Angola, Regional, and Contemporânea, each with unique characteristics.
Feb 29, 2024 · Capoeira is an Afrobrazilian ritual consisting of an improvised dance-fight between two individuals surrounded by a group of people who are singing and playing instruments. People often describe capoeira as a dance, a fight, or a game, but what makes this artistic modality so amazing is that it is all three wrapped in one.
Capoeira is a unique Afro-Brazilian art form and cultural expression that seamlessly combines fighting, dance, music and acrobatics.
5 days ago · Capoeira was created by Africans transported to Brazil to work as slaves. They mixed fight, dance, and musical traditions from their various countries to create something uniquely Brazilian. Capoeira is a fight that was disguised as a dance so that overseers would not quash this act of defiance.
