Capoeira

During the 16th century African slaves were brought to Brazil by the Portuguese. The Africans brought with them their own martial art which was banned so they disguised it as a dance which became Capoeira.

In Capoeira, practitioners form a roda (circle) where two people have a game (sparring), the people in the roda play instruments and sing which creates a rythym the sparring people can flow into. There are a lot of fancy kicking techniques, groundwork as well as sweeps and head strikes that make Capoeira a fun martial art to watch and learn.

Sparring is practiced without hitting each other; this gives a defender the chance to evade an attack and also means that training can be injury free. Capoiera is great for fitness and has a very unique fusion of music, dance and martial arts.

Cool Capoeira Vid

Capoeira Acrobatics, Tricks

Some of the more acrobatic and cool moves found in Capoeira

Capoeira Rhoda

Capoeira

A demonstration of some good Capoeiristas in the Rhoda playing and showing some cool Capoeira moves.