Capoeira

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Capoeira
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What is Capoeira?

• - (pronounced ka-poo-e-da) it is a style of
• Brazilian martial art combined with dance that
  
• utilizes singing and instrumental music.

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Where did Capoeira originate?

• Roughly 400 hundred years ago, it was created by
  African slaves in Brazil brought over by
  Portuguese colonists.

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How did Capoeira survive?
This ritual served as an expression of
resistance and as a method of spiritual and
emotional empowerment. The cultures of enslaved
African, Brazilian indigenous people, and
Portuguese immigrants all contributed to this art
form.
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Is Capoeira used to fight?

• Modern Capoeira is more of a game rather than a
  fighting style, so members would be called
  players who play Capoeira.

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How does it work?

• Players will form a roda (pronounced ho-da)
  which is a circle in which the game is played.
  Players forming the roda are just as important as
  the players inside since they provide the rhythm
  and energy by clapping, singing, and playing
  instruments.

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What are some basic movements?

• Ginga
• It is the first move that all players will learn.
• It is the source for rhythm and momentum.

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Compasso

• It is a spin kick that uses your hind leg while
  doing the ginga.

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Spins and Flips

• After mastering the ginga, players will begin
  learning trickier movements that rely on
  acrobatics and balance.

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Where can we go to find more info?

• Although, Capoeira is just beginning to become
  more popular in the states especially in the
  coastal areas, there are plenty of websites that
  have detailed information.
• LinksMeia Lua Inteira Vienna. It's the official
  site in ViennaMeia Lua Inteira Homepage of our
  group in BrazilCapoeira San Jose An incredible
  site! You MUST pay a visit to the Capoeira
  museum!Capoeira Angola of Meste João Grande
  Features QT-Movies of the famous
  MestresCapoEuropa Homepage info on European
  Capoeira best organised site I know.
• Roda de Capoeira Uma revista, a magazine
  (e-zine) with many varied articles on Capoeira.
  Capoeira Arts lots of info about history and
  present of Capoeira, site of Mestre
  Accordeon.Planet Capoeira brand new, Big Forum
  for thought exchange.Capoeira Angola is a good
  starting point for Capoeiristas in Germany. Go
  check out their highly expressive photo
  section!Illini Gingarte Capoeira Yes, U of I
  has a capoeira group! http//www.uiuc.edu/ro/illc
  ap/

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