Capoeira is a Martial Science that was developed in Brasil by African Slaves over 500yrs ago to fight oppression. It is believed that the Slaves desguised this art as a dance to prevent the Slave-masters from descorvering that the slaves could in fact physically defend themselves.

Capoeira was so well desguised with the instruments and music, the dance element and other assets that to this day it is still arguable whether Capoeira is a martial Art. The funny thing is the confusion is not only between non-Capoeira practitioners but Capoeristas(Capoeira practitioners)aswell.

HISTORY

Read about the history of Capoeira

Bug Portugal shipped slaves into south America from Western Africa. Brazil was the largest contributor to slave migration with at least 42% of all slaves shipped across....
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QUILOMBO

Read about the quilombos

With the discovery of gold in the state of Minas Gerais in 1763, the colonial capital of Brazil was transferred from Bahia to Rio de Janeiro and was renamed the Capital do Vice - Reino do Brazil, or the vice kingdom of Brazil's Capital....
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TIMELINE

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In 1500 Pedro Alves Cabral, a Portuguese explorer, claims the land that became Brasil for the Portuguese crown. The Portuguese rapidly start transporting enslaved African people to the new colony. 1500 Pedro Alves Cabral, a Portuguese explorer, claims the land....
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MUSIC

Understand Capoeira Music and Instruments

Meat Music is fundamentally integral to the art of Capoeira. Rich in history, tradition and influence Capoeira music affects the style and speed of the game that is played...
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