What is Capoeira?

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Capoeira is an evolving and diverse art form that involves movement, music, and elements of Afro-Brazilian heritage, tradition and philosophy. In addition to the benefits gained from training the movements, we experience the the real essence of capoeira by playing a physical game called the jogo de capoeira (game of capoeira)...

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A Short History of Capoeira

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Capoeira originates from Brazil, but is regarded as 'Afro-Brazilian' culture. (African-Brazilian)
In the 16th century when Portuguese settlers 'discovered' Brazil, their main aim was to colonize the territory and make use of its resources.  ('Brasil' is named after a type of wood that...


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