What is Capoeira

What is Capoeira History of Capoeira: A simple introduction Capoeira is an art that can be described in many ways. It includes the Afro-Brazilian culture, art, music, language, and movement into a coherent whole. The result is beautiful but dangerous, smooth and pure powerful.At level, capoeira is simply a conversation between two bodies in motion, and at this level is truly a sight to see. Music center control of the game, music and movement   Capoeira flow. The Berimbau leads the Roda (circle) and determines the type of "game" (Thursday) that the two "capoeiristas" (people who play capoeira) must play. They, and all to play at Roda must essentially keep pace with the berimbau.The the game is played within the Roda with the tools above. The musicians and instruments are the focal point of Roda and the game starts all of the area in front of the dominance musicians.There two styles of Capoeira. The original style, Capoeira Angola, remains close to the basis of originality of style, and is a slow game by putting more emphasis on technique and strategy, rather than   Blinding speed and acrobatics. Capoeira Regional was created in 1930, with an emphasis on fighting aspects of capoeira, and uses a faster beat, flashy high kicks and incredible acrobatics.For details, see   Site offers information on capoeira in Toronto, Mississauga (Canada) and links to other schools throughout the world.   Capoeira Toronto / MississaugaMarck Mathe is an admirer of the art of capoeira. It has regular contacts with "capoeira" and has done research on the topic, icluding travel to Brazil and Africa.