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Capoeira - Deadly Martial Art Or Performing Art?
The crowd is on their feet chanting loudly as music blares. They encircling the two performers who are striking back and forth with kicks and they swirl around and jump before the crowd who dance along with the music. The two dancers are performing Capoeira the Afro-Brazilian dance-martial art created in Brazil by African slaves and Indians centuries ago. Capoeira looks more like gymnastics...
Author: Damian Ross
Date Posted: November 11, 2008

Capoeira Brazilian Martial Art
Capoeira Brazilian martial art created more than 300 years ago by African slaves and banned by the government for most of its history. Capoeira is beautiful to watch, encompassing such moves as back flips, cartwheels, sweeping movements, and spectacular kicks. The majority of its techniques are elusive and devoid of blocking motions. Capoeira practitioners are very skilled at escaping...
Author: Qumars Shenasai
Date Posted: March 30, 2007

Attending Your First Class of Capoeira
Ones experience when attending class for the first time can be intimidating and confusing. The main reason for this is due to the fact Capoeira uses moves that are unfamiliar to most people outside of Brazil. Even moves that may seem simple, like ginga and role, are difficult to master even after months of practicing...
Author: Chris Richards
Date Posted: November 13, 2006

Getting Strong For Capoeira
Capoeira the latest fitness trend is new to many of us. This article provides a light-hearted view on some ideas one can use to strengthen their form...
Author: Lynn VanDyke
Date Posted: May 07, 2006