Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art, game, and dance developed by Africans enslaved in Brazil during the 17th century. Capoeira practitioners stand in a circle (roda) and take turns playing music and sparring. In the Capoeira video section, you can also find some video instructions.
Online instruction: Capoeira
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90 techniques can be found in the Capoeira video section.
Style description: Capoeira
Sparring includes groundwork to the music, kicks, different strikes, sweeps, throws, escaping techniques, and difficult acrobatics (flips, etc.).
The players have to fight to the rhythm ("Toque") without stopping.
The instruments used to play the music are called: Berimbau, Atabaque, and Pandeiro.
There are 3 different Capoeira styles:
Trainer advice: Capoeira
A gymnastics or Wushu background can be very helpful for Capoeira.
Related topics: Capoeira
Videos: Capoeira
Capoeira Videos – Technique by Technique
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