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Is capoeira hard to learn?
Capoeira isn't just a form of exercise - it's more like an art form and takes years to learn. Expect to take a year to be ready to take your first grading (and receive your first belt, or corda). As you get more advanced, it may take two to three years to progress to the next level.
What does capoeira mean in English?
noun. ca·po·ei·ra ˌkä-pə-ˈwā-rə ˌkäp-ˈwā- : a Brazilian dance of African origin that incorporates martial arts movements such as kicks and chops.
Where was capoeira born?
Capoeira first appeared among Africans in Brazil, during the early colonial period. According to the old capoeira mestres and tradition within the community, capoeira originates from Angola.
What is the culture of capoeira?
Brief History
In Brazil, generations of enslaved African people shared the cultural customs, dances, rituals, and fighting techniques that would combine to become capoeira. Slaves used capoeira to fight to escape and resist capture, but concealed its combative purpose through music, song, and dance.
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