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Capoeira is a martial art originating from Brazil in the 16th century.
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10 Interesting Fact About Capoeira
10 Interesting Fact About Capoeira
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Capoeira is a martial art originating from Brazil in the 16th century.
The word capoeira comes from the Portuguese language which means an isolated chicken coop or small place.
Initially, Capoeira was used by slaves who wanted to fight the Portuguese invaders.
Capoeira movements are inspired by animal movements such as cats, monkeys, and crocodiles.
In Capoeira, music and songs are very important and accompany the movements of the players.
Capoeira is not only sports, but also performing arts that are often performed on the stage.
Capoeira players usually wear traditional clothes in the form of white pants, shirts, and veils.
Capoeira can help improve physical health, coordination, and confidence.
There are many jargons or special languages in Capoeira such as Ginga, Au, Meia Lua, and Macaco.
Capoeira also has many different variations and styles, such as Capoeira Angola, Regional Capoeira, and Capoeira Contemporana.