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CAPOEIRA: THE ART, DANCE, FIGHT & GAME

Capoeira is an art form, a way of life, a story of survival from slavery, rich in history, friendship, fight, dance, culture, music & mandinga (magic).  Capoeira is a dynamic Brazilian Martial Art that originates from the Afro-Brazilian Slaves.  The game is played to the rhythms of live music and songs

The rhythm dictates the game, and the primary defence is through evasive manoeuvres.  As a result, the fluidity of the game deceives the observer by making it look more like a choreographed dance.  Every lesson, every song, every game is different, and the experience becomes all the more addictive.

>> Please see our What Is Capoeira section for a quick & more complete introduction to the many elements of Capoeira.

CAPOEIRISTAS: Players & Teachers

Players of the game are known as "Capoeiristas".  Teachers start at the level of Instructor, then Professor, followed by Contra Mestre, and four levels of Mestre.  The highest level is Grand Master (or in Portuguese: Grande Mestre). 

>> Through every game of Capoeira students will testify how there is always some benefit or another to your well being.

 
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