Capoeria

=**__Capoeira__**=

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=** __Cou__ **** __ntry of Origin:__ Brazil **= =**__ Gene __****__ ral History: __**** An Afro-Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, dance and music. The art of Capo **** eira was created in Brazil ** approximately four-hundred years ago ** by slaves brought from Africa, the majority of whom derived from Angola, as a form of folk dance with improvised fighting moves. **= =**__Interesti__****__ng Facts:__**= =**//inga// is the rocking back and forth, or swinging, that characterizes capoeira -it is considered the spirit of this art form and, at large, the Brazilian way of being.**=
 * =** Capoe **** ira literally means “chicken coop”; the term/name was first established by the slave owners after having repeatedly witnessed the strange movements that the slaves would occasionally perform. **=
 * ** Capoeira does not focus on injuring the opponent, but rather it emphasizes on skill. **
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 * =**//Roda// is the circle of people within which capoeira is played. Its circular shape is maintained to keep focus on the players and musicians and retain the energy created by the capoeira game.**=

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