Capoeira (IPA: ) is an Afro-Brazilian martial art developed initially by African slaves in Africa, moving to Brazil, starting in the colonial period. It is marked by deft, tricky movements often played on the ground or completely inverted. It also has a strong acrobatic component in some versions and is always played with music.

There are two main styles of Capoeira that are clearly distinct. Angola is characterized by slower, lower play with particular attention to the rituals and tradition of Capoeira. The other style, Regional (IPA: ), is known for its fluid acrobatic play, where technique and strategy are the key points. Regional was created by Mestre Bimba. Both styles are marked by the use of feints and subterfuge, and use groundwork extensively, as well as sweeps, kicks, and headbutts.

Recently, the art has been popularized by the addition of Capoeira performed in various computer games and movies, and Capoeira music has featured in modern pop music (see Capoeira in popular culture).

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@haledrbeefy How was the capoeira demo? Hmmmm?
dignut (Toby Dignum) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:48:29 -0000
@haledrbeefy How was the capoeira demo? Hmmmm?
Vou ver o final de malhação (vou ver o Fiuk) .. dps me arrumar .. Capoeira .. eu dando aula .. não quer imaginar !
Dani_CGouveia (Dani Carvalho ) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:47:44 -0000
Vou ver o final de malhação (vou ver o Fiuk) .. dps me arrumar .. Capoeira .. eu dando aula .. não quer imaginar !
@ph_etc_br Cade você maledeto ? Slack or Capoeira today ?
gustavorobertux (Gustavo Roberto) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:45:46 -0000
@ph_etc_br Cade você maledeto ? Slack or Capoeira today ?
A capoeira pela união dos povos e um mundo sem violência. http://migre.me/eLqB
Viva_Rio (Viva Rio) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:10:54 -0000
A capoeira pela união dos povos e um mundo sem violência. http://migre.me/eLqB
RT @rodamagazine Take a look at this lengthy and informative interview with Abada Capoeira founder Mestre Camisa! http://bit.ly/7yl4tY
Venusiana_Cap (Neila Vasconcelos) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:00:30 -0000
RT @rodamagazine Take a look at this lengthy and informative interview with Abada Capoeira founder Mestre Camisa! http://bit.ly/7yl4tY
@nturnage sorry to jump in the conversation.Capoeira?? being from South America I always wanted to do that....no schools here in Wilmington.
andresduquepc12 (Andres Duque) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:55:04 -0000
@nturnage sorry to jump in the conversation.Capoeira?? being from South America I always wanted to do that....no schools here in Wilmington.

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