A style of martial arts developed by Brazilian slaves in the 1700s. Capoeira was developed surreptiously, with practitioners pretending that they were taking parts in dances, when in fact they were practicing their kicks and blows. Thus, there is also a whole style of capoeira music which goes along with the martial arts culture.
Brazilian martial art developed by enslaved Africans in the 1500s.
A Brazilian martial art created by African slaves. The maneuvers were disguised as gymnastic and dance-like to avoid persecution during the slaves revolt.
a Brazilian martial art that combines, music, dance and acrobatics
a form of martial arts peculiar to Brazil, although some related disciplines still survive in Africa
martial art / dance of african origin
This is an Afro dance fight game that is characterized by music, rhythm, kicks, dodging and subterfuge. It was originally developed in the 16th century by Angolan slaves in Brazil.
Combination of acrobatics, dance, boxing, and martial arts invented by Brazilian slaves. Widely played in South America and gaining popularity in the United States.
This high-charged, spirited and technical Afro-Brazilian form combines self-defense tactics with dance movements along with rhythm and song.
Capoeira (IPA: ) is a Brazilian martial art created by enslaved Africans during the 16th Century. It originated by Nigerian or Angolan ethnic groups where members fought with music and the winner won a partner, usually female. Participants form a roda (circle) and take turns playing instruments, singing, and sparring in pairs in the centre of the circle.