Capoeira Brasil
Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art with its roots originating in Angola and the Congo, that combines elements of dance, acrobatics and music, and is usually referred to as a game. Although there are few official history records, it is known that Capoeira was created nearly 500 years ago in Brazil by African slaves (mainly from Angola). Taken from their homes against their will and kept in slavery, they started inventing fighting techniques for self-defense. To cover their inside combats from their prisoners, the African slaves used their traditional music, singing and dancing. Thus, the Capoeira continued its development and soon became not only for self-defense but for rebellion.
Capoeira is played (jogo) in a circle called a roda, accompanied by music and singing. Only the hands and feet touch the floor. ‘Helping the weaker’ is a principle of capoeira, and the more experienced players will help the less experienced. This is something that our project in Morro de Sao Paolo will teach.
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