Capoeira is a blend of martial arts, games, and dance originated in Brazil from the regions known as Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and São Paulo, being created and developed by slaves brought from Africa. From the 16th to the 19th centuries, slaves were brought to Brazil from Africa by Portuguese explorers to work on Brazilian's sugar cane plantations.
Participants form a roda (circle) take turns playing instruments, singing, and sparring in pairs in the center of the circle. The game is marked by fluid acrobatic play, feints, and extensive use of groundwork, as well as sweeps, kicks, and headbutts. Less-frequently used techniques include elbow-strikes, slaps, punches, and body throws.
Some of you might remeber the movie "Only The Strong" in the mid 90's which highlighted Capoeira and was part of the brief Capoiera movement. Others (mostly tennagers) may remember a certain Tekkan video Game character by the name of "Eddy Gordo" who highlighted Capoeira in his fighting style, and also was my favorite character.
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