AZULAO CAPOEIRA

Capoeira is a fast and versatile martial art which is historically focused on fighting while outnumbered.

Capoeira is a Brazilian Martial Art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, music, and is sometimes referred to as a game. It was developed in Brazil mainly by African descendants, probably beginning in the 16th century. It is known by quick and complex moves, using mainly power, speed, and leverage for a wide variety of kicks, spins, and highly mobile techniques; at the heart is the ginga, the back-and-forth, foot-to-foot movement that serves as the starting point for such leverage. Capoeira used in genuine self-defense situations incorporates many sweeps and low moves, whereas when played as a game there is more emphasis on high moves, demonstrations of acrobatics, full cart wheels for evasion, and flips or other exotic techniques by mestres (masters), and performing an entertaining match for the audience.