Capoeira is one of the most exciting martial arts in Brazil. The African slaves in Brazil created Capoeira hundreds of years ago to rebel against their Brazilian slave masters. Capoeira is considered an art form because it is used as for playing, fighting, acrobatics, dancing, music, theater, ritual and philosophy. These elements make Capoeira so different than any other type of martial art. African men also used Capoeira as a way to prepare for war …showed first 75 words of 1178 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1178 total…martial arts in the world. In Capoeira you can learn the type of person you are by expressing your skills in the roda. You also build strength in every aspect of your body, especially your heart and build discipline which is used in everyday life, willpower! I find it an excellent stress reliever and a release for bad intentions. I’ve seen an participated in Capoeira shows throughout NYC, and it is a true art!