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Capoeira (kah-po-ay-ra) is a 400-year-old martial art that was developed in Brazil by African slaves. The slaves perfected the moves back in Africa as a way to evade capture by traders. When they did arrive in Brazil, it allowed them to defend themselves at times. According to passionate Capoeiristas (people do Capoeira) this is more than just another martial art, as it is an art of expression, play and personal interaction.
Interest in Capoeira is exploding throughout the U.S. In the 1920's, Capoeira became more than just a fight. It achieved national recognition and became what it is today: a dance, a sport, a game and an artistic expression of freedom. Currently in Brazil, Capoeira has become a nationally televised sport viewed second only to soccer.
Most Capoeira classes open with an aerobic warm-up followed by lessons by an instructor or mestre. According to the Mestre I spoke to, Jelon Vieira, the group then forms a circle or a roda, around two people who will run through specific moves, more like a dance than a fight. At the head of the roda are musicians, who play instruments unique to the art. The main instrument is a berimbau, a primitive instrument whose tempo dictates to the players what game they will play in the roda. Finally the Mestre might sing a traditional song along with the unique beats further directing the pace and direction of the sparring. The melody from this type of music is considered the soul of the art form.
Mestre Jelon says that Capoeira works out 100 percent of the body, bringing all types of people together to transcend martial arts, and on its deepest level, is a philosophical framework for approaching and interacting with others. It's a "deep and holistic art form that pushes the person to the limits - physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually."
So it is no wonder that celebrities like Gisele Bundchen have recently embraced this art form. Recently spiritual minded fashionistas are donning capoeira pendants and other jewelry. These necklaces have spiritual images and considered to be good - luck charms. There are now Capoeira schools all over the country as people turn to this activity as a new form of wellness.capoeira fighter 2 what is angola fighter image movimientos art videos music mp3 pants techniques classes in houston lyrics download mp3 free angola acrobatics chimp regional clips photo moves class in brisbane videos long island hawaii estrelas video of long island
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