Martial Arts: Capoeira
Capoeira is an energetic, often acrobatic, dance-like style of martial art. Capoeira was first practiced by African slaves who were taken to work in Brazil. Capoeira is primarily based around kicking, as a slave’s hands were normally manacled.
In Capoeira, many movements are carried out while in a handstand position, often resembling modern Breakdance moves.
There are a variety of forms of Capoeira, including where two people “play” fight each other inside a circle formed by spectators, while other members of the group play instruments and sing. The music dictates the speed or tempo of the movements.
Origin: Brazil
October 2nd, 2005 at 9:12 pm
Capoeira is origined from Brazil, not Africa. It was created by african slaves as a result of their conditions in that time. Today it is taught in afr […] more
December 5th, 2005 at 2:48 pm
I’ve allways found capoeria was a really pointless fighting style. There’s no point in learning it. Name one person you know who can kill somone with […] more
December 14th, 2005 at 12:35 pm
I know Capoeira, and could easilly kill someone with nothing more than my forehead. Of course, I do train in six other styles of martial arts. Capoeir […] more
December 16th, 2005 at 6:47 pm
If your looking to kill someone join the USMC. Its more of the concept behind acting and reacting to someones movements that Capoeira has taught me. M […] more
February 10th, 2006 at 7:48 pm
Actually Capoeria DID originate in Africa.
February 15th, 2006 at 1:08 am
Don’t be silly! Martial Arts are commonly used as self-defense, not to train somebody to kill! Though in a slave’s position, it would be handy to kill […] more
February 17th, 2006 at 7:27 am
Actually Justin, Capoeira did not originate in Africa, it did orignate in Brazil. It all started when the slave trade was still happening in Brazil, […] more
February 26th, 2006 at 10:39 pm
So far i think capoeira is really intertaining to watch and really cool to learn it.I thought of getting lessons for myself even though i was going to […] more
March 7th, 2006 at 8:12 am
Capoeira is a dance-fight-game-martial art-way of life. When you get into Capoeira, you get the whole package of a lifestyle! It’s entertainingly fun/ […] more
March 22nd, 2006 at 12:02 am
Capoeira is a beautiful dance with limited self-defense applications. It is not for fighting, regardless of how many people will say otherwise. Capoei […] more
March 23rd, 2006 at 9:58 pm
Capoeria did originate from Africa. This was known as Angola and it was more of a ritualized fighting dance. Capoaria was also practised in Haitt.
March 24th, 2006 at 3:24 pm
Capoeira is amazing. It gives me more strength and fast reflexes. It does happen. I beat someone who want to steal my wallet with fast compasso.
March 26th, 2006 at 4:40 pm
To start I am a 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo, a second keub (currently) in hapkido and I have studyied capoeira for a year. As a student of capo […] more
March 26th, 2006 at 11:29 pm
I like when people begin their posts with their art and belt rank. Belts mean nothing, tough guy.
April 12th, 2006 at 3:08 pm
Hah, If you want to defend yourself, there is no better art than HapKiDo
April 12th, 2006 at 3:11 pm
Continuing my first post, No offense but taekwondo is a sport, not an effective self-defense style (in response to robbo). What is a keub anyway, just […] more
April 13th, 2006 at 1:11 am
First off I have a rose-coloured belt in interior design, second Hapkido is fine against people who don’t know how to fight. But you guys are in troub […] more
April 19th, 2006 at 2:47 pm
Yes, it did originate in Africa…Caopoeira Angola, as has been stated, was the original form. Which is why they had a complete martial art by the tim […] more
April 21st, 2006 at 8:09 am
I am black belt in taekwondo (not suggesting im a tough guy) and I have found that in a self defence situation it is not as effective as other named m […] more
April 24th, 2006 at 11:10 am
Every style of martial art is effective in a real fight. It all depends on the person using it. Actions speak louder than words, meaning that those […] more
April 27th, 2006 at 12:11 pm
Thank you ovadya! all martial arts, (excluding the more sporty one like kickboxing and tkwd, which were still developed from the older arts) were deve […] more
April 29th, 2006 at 1:15 pm
Lateef Crowder is the only martial artist that i know of that practises Capoeira. He’s recently been in Tony Jaa’s new movie “tom yum goong” don’t kno […] more
May 2nd, 2006 at 10:23 am
Listen up all you tough guys with your fancy belts n such n your rank mumbo jumbo! At the end of the day Capoeira is a form of self defence, Capoerist […] more
May 7th, 2006 at 1:03 pm
Here is the deal for all those who doubt capoeira. What you need to do is first think of why you are so insecure about whatever art you’re disgracing […] more
May 10th, 2006 at 4:45 pm
Skill in capoeira would be very effective in a street fight. I’ve never done it, but seen plenty of it. Any good practitioner would probably leave a “ […] more
May 12th, 2006 at 5:56 am
I myself have been trained in tae kwon do and muay thai. Capoeira is self defence, as are most martial arts. For that reason you wouldn’t want to kill […] more
May 14th, 2006 at 10:23 am
I have respect for Capoeira, it takes a lot of strength, coordination, and flexibility. But it’s not fighting art, let alone a ringfighting art. You g […] more
May 14th, 2006 at 10:44 am
Not every martial art is effective in a real fight, Ovadya, although every martial art is better than nothing at all. Effective to me is being able to […] more
May 15th, 2006 at 2:46 am
if someones got a knife to your throat and askes for ur wallet or somethin just give it to em. if u know a martial art chances are equally good that s […] more
May 15th, 2006 at 9:05 am
True, Lee. It’s quite common for junkies and lowlifes to have the discipline to learn a martial art. Where do you get this stuff from?! Maybe you’re j […] more
May 16th, 2006 at 11:13 am
One thing i have learned is that u should not talk about things u know nothing about rather get all your facts then make up your mind on where you sta […] more
May 22nd, 2006 at 5:14 pm
Greetings, I am afraid that the Kipura/Ngolo indeed DID originate in Africa. Arts such as Kambangula, Om/OnKandeka (front and back hand palm striki […] more
May 23rd, 2006 at 11:31 pm
I have attended Capoeira. But it’s a DANCE! It’s beautiful and fun and energetic and the people are friendly but it’s not about fighting. Let it go! T […] more
May 25th, 2006 at 2:08 am
The fighting that you see in a kung fu movie is fantasy. Traditional forms NEVER look anything like what you learned in practical application. That b […] more
May 26th, 2006 at 1:00 pm
That’s a real steamer, son. I don’t think you could survive a confrontation with a renegade kindergartner. Style doesn’t matter? So I can study the an […] more
May 27th, 2006 at 6:38 am
In the past practising capoeira was a punishable offence thats why they had to conceal it. To the ignorant slave master it looked like a bunch of slav […] more
May 28th, 2006 at 8:03 am
The fact remains: A well-conditioned athlete will be the winner of the fight more often than not. Way more often, if I may venture to say this. In […] more
May 28th, 2006 at 11:44 am
well said leon… no comment!
May 30th, 2006 at 12:08 am
That’s a great idea, Leon! I think you’re right! I have seen marathon runners absolutely destroy boxers because of their physical condition and ‘runni […] more
June 1st, 2006 at 5:39 am
(Ffighters beat up all other athletes and marathon runners put the ‘flight’ in “fight or flight”) In a REAL fight no one will be wearing big pillow g […] more
June 2nd, 2006 at 8:28 am
…”Goes on the same list as fighting vs. girls” whats wrong with fighting against girls? Or did you mean a guy and a girl are fighting and the gi […] more
June 4th, 2006 at 4:01 pm
Lmao ian. There is no better then hapkido? Watch some ufc. Guarantee you won’t see any hapkdo guys. It’s all effective martial arts (muay thai, judo, […] more
June 5th, 2006 at 10:10 am
Leon, do you really think 6oz gloves are big pillows? I really don’t believe you’ve ever boxed anyone with any power. There is nothing fluffy about an […] more
June 6th, 2006 at 5:28 am
thanks to all the boxing encylopedias that contributed, but i thought we were discussing how capoeira totally rocks.and by the way when your on the st […] more
June 6th, 2006 at 11:40 am
All that siad, capoeira is against violence. If you want to kill somebody you don’t need years of training. A gun will be enough.
June 8th, 2006 at 1:31 am
Capoeira definitely originates from Africa… The techniques are identical to many african martial arts..
June 8th, 2006 at 4:31 am
I think it’s important for women to know how to defend themselves against guys. I also think it’s important for women to offer coherent arguments. I r […] more
June 13th, 2006 at 11:24 am
All i’m saying is that yeah it’s great you know soo much about boxing and for the record I never said you are intimidated by female boxers!! No nee […] more
June 13th, 2006 at 11:29 am
Any capoeirista’s out there who want to share their philosophys; or any1 willing to contribute information on capoeira angola.
June 16th, 2006 at 1:48 pm
In a real fight, a fighter is allowed to use wichever techniques that he finds to be of use in that situation. No one has to be bound to one and only […] more
June 21st, 2006 at 1:38 pm
I’d have to agree with leon on this one, he’s right about it, there are no martial arts that cant be beat, and dont just say “capoeira isnt really a m […] more
June 22nd, 2006 at 8:08 pm
Actually there is 2 forms, the normal traditional dance style, and the style used by brazillian gangsters in the 19th century….
June 24th, 2006 at 2:07 am
I reply Sam’s comment. Capoeira IS a Fighting Art, believe you or not. Capoeira CAN be applied against any other fighting style. It’s not a limite […] more
June 25th, 2006 at 12:59 am
i wuold hav to say i hav been hit by a hard hitter and style is an important factor and anybody u regards dumb basic brawling as the only uncowardly w […] more
June 25th, 2006 at 1:02 am
another thing nebody who says that capoeira is not a significant fighting style is also simple minded bcuz it has helped me i hav experienced this fir […] more
June 27th, 2006 at 7:08 pm
I respect all martial arts and endorse none. I saw my first capoeira demonstration a few weeks ago. I went in questioning its value as a system of […] more
June 29th, 2006 at 8:42 am
Actually, Wesley Snipes is an active practitioner of Capoiera. In an interview that he did prior to the release of the first “Blade” movie, he spoke […] more
July 2nd, 2006 at 12:56 am
Angoleiros are deadly. only because they do not rely on flippiness. i take Capoeira, and there are two styles, the regionale, and traditional. Ang […] more
July 2nd, 2006 at 1:00 am
Think about this then, if somone who was skilled in body conditioning, and jujitsu, then took capoeira as a main foundation art, they would be effecti […] more
July 3rd, 2006 at 2:02 pm
“Actually Justin, Capoeira did not originate in Africa, it did orignate in Brazil. It all started when the slave trade was still happening in Brazil, […] more
July 6th, 2006 at 12:40 pm
And that is why you fail. Question… What will teach you the true rhythm of combat-a mock fight or a rigid form? But of course slaves that fought […] more
July 7th, 2006 at 10:16 am
Well, the first thing I noticed is your use of the term “Disco Dancing.” This clearly shows that you are out of touch with reality. Disco dancing do […] more
July 8th, 2006 at 12:53 pm
Dave, just to let you know Mark Dacascos who stared in the movie “Only the Strong” also practices Capoeira. The movie was about these troubled kids […] more
July 11th, 2006 at 9:33 pm
i really want 2 learn capoeira but there is nowher close 2 where i live by the way awsome movie(tom yum goong)
July 12th, 2006 at 8:49 am
I don’t want to defentd myself necessarily, mainly I just want to be able to beat others up and embarass them by doing so. Which martial art they woul […] more
July 12th, 2006 at 10:19 am
I wold recommend learning the “Pick up the soap” style. This is because after you’ve “beaten” folks up, have been caught, prosecuted and jailed, […] more
July 12th, 2006 at 12:44 pm
Whoa, my friend! Slow down for a while on the sarcastic criticism! I make good grades in school and have just recently been getting interested in mar […] more
July 16th, 2006 at 12:22 am
Its GINGA not Jenga
July 16th, 2006 at 12:43 am
I love to sit here and read about people who look down on Capoeira. Go ahead and say its a dance, but when your laughing at the style, try to evad […] more
July 16th, 2006 at 4:59 am
Bruce Lee often mentions Rhythym, how can you break another’s rythym if you have none for yourself?
July 21st, 2006 at 4:37 am
aaaah yes young grasshopper! even he with to left feet can be taught to play to the speed of the berimbau,no worries man just practise and learn to fo […] more
August 3rd, 2006 at 5:43 am
I don’t know of a single person who practices Capoeira as a self defense art. Clearly, the capoeiristas i know do it for several reasons, and to use i […] more
August 5th, 2006 at 12:21 am
HEY, IS CAPOEIRA ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR MARTIAL ARTS?
August 8th, 2006 at 5:54 am
hey can’t give u statistics but 1 thing i can say for sure is that in my town it is very popular esp with the international exchange students. there […] more
August 8th, 2006 at 1:46 pm
People, people, let’sget real here. For starters, those who dont think that caoperia is for real, don’t know it’s history. Let’s start by saying that […] more
August 8th, 2006 at 2:56 pm
Brian, where are you getting the idea that the africans fought the militia with capoeira techniques and thus managed to escape the raids? They managed […] more
August 9th, 2006 at 1:39 pm
Well, for starters, my instructor (who is a Black Brasiallian) is a descendant of those Africans, passed down the history to us; and just do some rese […] more
August 9th, 2006 at 2:22 pm
Well, for starters, my instructor(he hates the term “Mestre” meaning “Master” for obvious reasons) is a Black Brasillian descendant of those very Afri […] more
August 9th, 2006 at 7:23 pm
Lets see, hmmm i have studies several works of various authors of brazilian and portuguese origin. These authors spent their whole life working scient […] more
August 9th, 2006 at 7:48 pm
Ok, I guess I should mention that this “guy” is my grandfather on my mother’s side. And capoeria was passed on to him by his ancestors. My friend (if […] more
August 9th, 2006 at 7:48 pm
Ok, I guess I should mention that this “guy” is my grandfather on my mother’s side. And capoeria was passed on to him by his ancestors. My friend (if […] more
August 10th, 2006 at 5:05 am
whooo!the discussions are def heating up. its nice to see people passionate about somthing irrespective of what martial art they prefer. axe!!
August 10th, 2006 at 2:47 pm
Race is not an issue here… The fact that there were unsupported claims made is. The most succefull Quilombo was the one in Palmares, that grew after […] more
August 10th, 2006 at 10:33 pm
Okay, for I see this can go on and on. You’ve done your research, and I commend you. But the fact remains that you know as well as I… not all histor […] more
August 10th, 2006 at 10:40 pm
Hey Nuno, look at my nephew’s articles on JKD. I know his instructor, and he’s for real!
August 15th, 2006 at 9:50 pm
Whether or not one martial art is superior to another is a subjective question and based entirely on opinion. I agree with the comment that you cannot […] more
August 20th, 2006 at 10:47 am
If capoeira was developed in Africa, why has it only been introduced there recently? Why didn’t it develop there? Why are there no African Mestres? […] more
August 22nd, 2006 at 9:22 pm
Remember, “Mestre” is a Portugeese term. The Capoeria you see is like Japaneese Karate, Okinawan Karate, Gojo Kai, and other systems. It started elsew […] more
August 23rd, 2006 at 7:02 pm
To set things straight, Capoeira DID originate in Brazil. I don’t know where you had gotten Africa from, but the true origin is Brazil. The evidence i […] more
August 25th, 2006 at 2:05 am
There are instructors that teach in Youroba, as I stated earlier. Remember the term “osmosis”? Also, Portuguese is the “official” language of Brasil, […] more
August 29th, 2006 at 5:03 am
hey u guys if u want to see some amazing videos of capoeira go to this site:- http://www.capoeirascience.com there are soe of the best mestres in the […] more
September 6th, 2006 at 2:54 pm
To Brian M. … Look, I am not saying that you don’t know things, you actually showed some really good points of view .. but please man, spell the nam […] more
September 8th, 2006 at 12:46 pm
Ok take this for what you want i have studied shaolin boxing for several decades i have heard about Capoeira but never had much respect for it until r […] more
September 8th, 2006 at 2:39 pm
ayooooo hapikido is okay. its not dat serious though .jkd is where its at
September 11th, 2006 at 2:10 pm
I am always humored when persons (martial artists especially) pit one martial arts system against another. Example: Capoeira vs. Hapkido. My many y […] more
September 14th, 2006 at 12:54 am
Capoiera is a great martial art. The dance aspect of it that you see in most videos is part of the training not actual sparring or fighting. Now fig […] more
September 19th, 2006 at 8:37 am
people plese this is rediulice everyone capoeira is a great style so is hapkido but no matter where it came from and how its used if you enjoy it then […] more
October 10th, 2006 at 3:47 pm
wow…so much tension. Having studdied martial arts in its variety, I would draw the conclusion that each is unique in and among its own develpment a […] more
October 10th, 2006 at 7:29 pm
Quite Right. For the past two and a half years, I have been traveling the east, having the time of my life finally getting paid to right my book on th […] more
October 11th, 2006 at 12:01 pm
Capoeira (kapura) is one of a large number of similar martial arts from West Africa, Congo-Angola and Mozambique. Capoeira combines the fighting st […] more
October 15th, 2006 at 2:16 pm
ive been studying capoeira for a couple day’s now….. i love the history of the art, as well im going for my first class tomorrow, how long do u thin […] more
October 23rd, 2006 at 7:24 am
I know several styles of martial arts, two of which are effective in the 21rst century battle field. Baka zini zoku maimi! Shinai!
October 25th, 2006 at 2:28 am
Kipura/Angolo,in its purest form, can be compared to ghetto fighting. It’s unorthodox(meaning until recently it wasan’t accepted among m/a circles) in […] more
October 27th, 2006 at 8:47 am
SAm if u think capoeira isnt a fighitng art you should go and try to fight a mestre of capoeira and you wil get the shit beaten out of u. Not joking […] more
October 27th, 2006 at 8:51 am
odie, dont say what you dont know!! capoeira was origianted from brasil around 500 years ago when the slaves from africa went to brasil and started i […] more
October 27th, 2006 at 9:00 pm
The world loves to take credit for black people’s greatest contributions to the world, from the foundation of Angola capoeria is from and always has […] more
October 28th, 2006 at 6:00 am
Well I will say about my experciences with Capoeira. 1. For the People that say Capoeira is a dance: I will say do not look at the Shows all the peop […] more
October 30th, 2006 at 11:40 am
Yo Chris Listen up if you don’t know anything about Capoeira, you better shut your mouth. seriously What people see on TV (movies etc.) or on the […] more
October 30th, 2006 at 4:40 pm
Just remember 1 thing my friends…be open minded.Kipura/ngolo is as effective as you make it. Also, as to it’s origin, Just look at my previous comme […] more
October 31st, 2006 at 8:27 pm
Learn the ancient art of Haitian MUTI, the art of weapons fighting from the Kongo, West Afrika. Come learn this ancient father of all martial art […] more
November 6th, 2006 at 8:42 am
I am just curious. In capoeira do the students ever actually sparr each other making contact?
November 9th, 2006 at 8:10 pm
Well to answer your question. Capoeira has noting to do with not hitting. With Beginners you do not go all out, cause they still have to learn the […] more
November 11th, 2006 at 4:26 am
Thank you very much Capoeirista for your answer.
November 17th, 2006 at 2:44 pm
man all this is, is break dance fighting haven’t you ever seen zoo lander =D
November 18th, 2006 at 6:08 pm
Capoeira has a cultural and historical value. It’s no doubt fun and good exercise, but is only marginally a martial art in terms of the word “martial” […] more
November 18th, 2006 at 6:24 pm
I’m a black belt in Tae Kwon Do (Chung Do Kwan) and i did capoeira for about 6 months and all i can say is that it isn’t all the great. ok so i can do […] more
November 22nd, 2006 at 2:08 am
Okay, but remember, not everything is for everyone. And mabye you couldn’t make it work for you. Remember Kipura/ngolo isin’t your average stand up as […] more
November 22nd, 2006 at 5:48 am
If you can not use Capoeira to defent yourself its because you did not even try to apply it. As a fact i did use it in a real street fight. And I can […] more
November 23rd, 2006 at 1:53 pm
Well both of you i agree, and disagree. Capoeira is a nice form of dance, exercise, and a pretty cool way to show off to your friends, but for your ma […] more
November 25th, 2006 at 11:09 pm
Does anyone know a place in queensland, australia where I can learn capoeira?
November 25th, 2006 at 11:20 pm
Capoeria angola is rich in tradition but it is mos def not a fighting art. However regionale IS designed to be a fighting art. My group Axe capoeira t […] more
November 27th, 2006 at 7:30 am
all i can say is after you suffer a queixada(excuses the spelling) to the head you learn pretty fast to esquiva! in the roda you play, you ginga, you […] more
November 29th, 2006 at 1:12 am
Just let me tell you one thing Taekwondo man…. in 6 months you won’t learn everything about Capoeira I’m also a former black-belt (taekwondo) and […] more
November 29th, 2006 at 7:52 pm
Capoeira Angola is a fighting art which is also rich in tradition. I am an angoleiro and have played regionalistas including those from Axe Capoeira. […] more
December 1st, 2006 at 5:09 pm
I like it that all of you are sticking up for your martial art, saying you can kick hard and dodge good and what ever else you said; but you must reme […] more
December 1st, 2006 at 5:23 pm
Brian: Actually there are and were lions in all parts of asia and europe too. The East indian lion still exists, albeit it is almost extinct(onl […] more
December 1st, 2006 at 10:40 pm
I am doing a project on Capoeira right now for my portuguese class and I was just wondering if anyone could tell me who some of the best/better Capoei […] more
December 2nd, 2006 at 9:41 am
@Lad Gorg I’m not saying that Capoeira is unbeatable. In my case, I’m just trying to open people’s eyes, because many people only think “Capoeira is […] more
December 4th, 2006 at 4:04 pm
Nubianem can you give me more information on African martial arts from 3000 BC to present, preferably free internet access sources? I must make a c […] more
December 5th, 2006 at 5:00 pm
Capoeira IS a lifestyle/martial art/dance. For all the many folks who like to claim that it’s an ineffective fighting art would do well to remember th […] more
December 6th, 2006 at 12:57 am
Capoeira is an art that is based upon deceiving your opponent and keeping them guessing as to where the next strike will occur. As for how effective […] more
December 6th, 2006 at 4:11 pm
Capoeira can be unpredictable at the begining of a fight, but to quick minded thinker it easy to catch on to, and easy to find and exploit its weak po […] more
December 10th, 2006 at 12:35 pm
I am an inexperienced Capoeirista. I am also 35 years old. I feel fitter than I did in my early 20’s when I played hockey and soccer several times per […] more
December 14th, 2006 at 10:46 pm
i joined capoeira one month back , and when i enter the roda , i forget everything , whatever i did the day whatever i hate about myself and the world […] more
December 20th, 2006 at 11:46 am
Capoeira has both sides and it is one of the only arts that has it. The fun side where you can play and have fun. by letting yourselves go and forg […] more
December 20th, 2006 at 9:19 pm
The difference between you and them is that they’re actually good (hahahahahahaha that was fun), any way I don’t see what your talking about when it c […] more
December 22nd, 2006 at 6:18 am
That is what i said from the beginning The style is just an attachment to the Fighter, The fighter that can use his art to fight with in an effective […] more
December 22nd, 2006 at 11:39 am
The most important thing for just about every sport especially in martial arts (or else you’ll be sleeping on the floor after a 3 year old kicks you; […] more
December 23rd, 2006 at 1:25 am
Robin, well said!Now you can go to Wikipeia and look up “African Martial Arts” and the oldest one that you’ll find is Sebekkeh. Its considered the wor […] more
January 5th, 2007 at 5:56 pm
The Reason Martial arts were created, bottom line is to kill in the end. Reguardless if offensive or defensive.
January 14th, 2007 at 11:18 pm
Capoeira isn’t just a physical fighting style it is a cultural fighting style adding the music & dancing wasn’t only training it was an expression […] more
January 22nd, 2007 at 6:44 pm
Blue Flame, I don’t know where you got that notion. I’m not even going to venture a guess. You clearly don’t realize that killing wasn’t, and isn’t to […] more
January 23rd, 2007 at 9:45 am
I am leaving the british royal marines soon and was seeing if it is possible to join the usmc.if you could offer any information about how if possible […] more
January 24th, 2007 at 5:31 pm
well, i am from chine and i am 42 years old i trained different styles of kung fu it is my life, but i have a friend who practise Capoeira, and he is […] more
January 25th, 2007 at 5:25 pm
Hahaha. “Name one person you know who can kill somone with capoeria” I can name a group of people who rebeled against armed men and gained their inde […] more
January 26th, 2007 at 10:09 pm
just use a tec-9?
January 30th, 2007 at 11:52 am
Where I live people are always saying that martial arts don’t work on people who street fight. When it comes down to it martial arts will prevail over […] more
February 11th, 2007 at 5:41 am
actually Capoeira is both offensive and defensive, the original forms are blurry but it was not uncommon for a Capoeirista to use a blade of some sort […] more
February 11th, 2007 at 4:23 pm
Any martial art is effective but we can not truly say one is bette than the others. It all depends on the mental and physical limitations of the arti […] more
February 26th, 2007 at 8:12 am
Mark Dacascos has been doing Capoeira for a long time now as shown in the movie, “Only The Strong” which was released in 1993
March 1st, 2007 at 6:31 pm
i myself am a tae kwon do martial artist (15 years old and recommened blk belt) and i think this Capoeira is a great martial art to learn. If anyone h […] more
March 2nd, 2007 at 8:36 am
capoeria dancing is very smelly and stinks of poo
March 2nd, 2007 at 4:34 pm
Ok dhsmjhfgdhfrdfrrdf are you like three, those are the weakest insults ever. But I agreee with your arogance. Capoeira is pretty weak. And dude jason […] more
March 6th, 2007 at 8:41 pm
Did you know Actor Wesley Snipes also Practices Capoeira among his other various styles in fact he is an 8th degree Black Belt (so I’ve heard)
March 10th, 2007 at 11:55 pm
People, ask yourselves one question, what is a martial art? And what, or rather who are any of us to say what won’t work? I find that most people will […] more
March 13th, 2007 at 2:50 pm
Oh dearie me! Internal discipline is most important and I can hear some indisciplined egotistical testosterone fuelling certain arguments here! Capoei […] more
March 23rd, 2007 at 4:06 am
New url: www.capoeira4all.org Please update your links
March 25th, 2007 at 7:15 pm
Finally! I met someone that understands. Capoeira is not about strictly learning how to fight, but that does not mean it can’t be used that way. I […] more
March 25th, 2007 at 7:17 pm
Finally! I met someone that understands. Capoeira is not about strictly learning how to fight, but that does not mean it can’t be used that way. I […] more
March 26th, 2007 at 7:39 pm
i’ve been looking at capoeira and i’ve wanted to start but i don’t know how much it costs, i only ask because i’m not so big on money right now.
March 30th, 2007 at 2:47 pm
Capoeira was initiated in Africa. It was created in several tribes as anything from a ritual right of passage dnace to and actual fighting dance. Bef […] more
March 30th, 2007 at 3:16 pm
Ok how many blogs am I going to have to step in and smash. Capoeira was initiated in Africa. It was created in several tribes as anything from a ritu […] more
April 1st, 2007 at 12:56 pm
So wait are you saying that the capoeira in the US is more stylized than the capoeira in Brazil?
April 1st, 2007 at 6:43 pm
Damn… There’s a lot of comments on this site
April 1st, 2007 at 8:06 pm
Yes, in most cases the contact techniques are actually left out. At least among the lower cords. I imagine that they are being saved for the higher […] more
April 2nd, 2007 at 3:46 pm
yeah I would agree that it seems to be alittle bit more melo. well either way I like capoeira and can’t wait to start it, even if it might be alittle […] more
April 2nd, 2007 at 6:33 pm
capoeira haha. Why not take teachings in balet and make fool of self. I can beat capoeira master with blind eyes.
April 2nd, 2007 at 10:24 pm
Capoeira is the Brazilian name for an African Fighting system called Engolo. Thomas J Desch-Obi, a leading scholar in the field of African and Diaspor […] more
April 2nd, 2007 at 10:26 pm
AW, why you be like that, you think it so fairy like…..hahahaha thats pretty fun talking like that, no matter what you say dude i think that capoeir […] more
April 3rd, 2007 at 1:26 pm
Yeah, but jonny, you must remember that a dull knife can’t cut as well was a sharpend knife. So the style does count. If the style completely sucks th […] more
April 3rd, 2007 at 4:10 pm
OK SO ALL YOU NAY SAYERS ARE JUST IGNORANT FOOLS (AND I RARELY USE THAT TERM AT ALL). I HAVE FOUGHT HIGH RANKING MARTIAL ARTIST AND WON. AND I HAVE E […] more
April 4th, 2007 at 5:31 pm
Lad, again i say that the style don’t matter its the one using the style. your just alittle to shallow minded to except something that you don’t see e […] more
April 5th, 2007 at 10:17 am
Yeah an open mind is definately neccesary in order to even see Capoeira as a martil art. Come to think of it it took me about a year of practice to a […] more
April 5th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
yeah i’m definatley gonna go in open minded and just try to make it work.
April 9th, 2007 at 11:21 am
Jonny you weren’t listening to what I said. The user of the style might be the best and most experienced, but is he only know how to use weapons, how […] more
April 9th, 2007 at 12:44 pm
i wasn’t saying that capoeira was for everyone, or atleast i wasn’t tryin to,all i was saying was that it doesn’t matter what style you do because you […] more
April 9th, 2007 at 9:51 pm
And all i’m tryin to do is help people see that capoeira can be as effective as any other martial art, but what most people seem to think is that capo […] more
April 11th, 2007 at 11:24 pm
Please tell me is any one teaching Capoeira in bangalore. my phone no. is 9880119199
April 15th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
“And if you really want to get deep…. Everything inherently is of African origin…. Yes even YOU…. Sit on that for a while.” You’re so RIGH […] more
April 16th, 2007 at 7:48 am
Ok, firt of all the first civilizations were african. So everybody is in-fact an african descendant. Not they did not create the theory of relativit […] more
April 16th, 2007 at 7:52 am
Ok, first of all the first civilizations were african. So everybody is in-fact an african descendant. No they did not create the theory of relativit […] more
April 18th, 2007 at 3:05 pm
Everyone take a look at this article before you say anything else about capoeira. Some of this article can be disputed, like the razors in the toes. […] more
April 29th, 2007 at 9:11 pm
Well Now, I ask myself; why so much dispute over Kipura? Mabye, because it can look unassuming to the uninitiated, or the untrained. Even in Kar […] more
April 30th, 2007 at 9:02 am
Well said Brian, well said.
May 2nd, 2007 at 3:16 am
i wonder if any of the doubters have read anything about the gangs in brazil? Or of Mestre Bimba’s students who could play capoeira holding razors in […] more
May 2nd, 2007 at 3:21 am
oh… and having in trained with Roda De Fogo in Seattle, I am fairly certain that the razors in the toes is accurate. RDF’s Mestre Acordeon being a […] more
May 8th, 2007 at 8:52 am
CAPOERIA 4 LIFE!!!!!
May 13th, 2007 at 3:44 am
capoeira is a good sport to do it keeps yoy fit.
May 13th, 2007 at 2:15 pm
lets say you haven’t done anything in martial arts before would capoeira be a good one to start off on?
May 19th, 2007 at 11:26 am
probably - give it a try!!!!
May 19th, 2007 at 1:19 pm
ALRIGHT, thats the answer i was looking for
May 20th, 2007 at 12:41 pm
no probs!!!
May 22nd, 2007 at 9:53 am
Im intrested but i have never taken a martial arts class before. It says that most moves are done in a hand stand position, do the begginer classes tr […] more
May 23rd, 2007 at 2:51 am
This all depends on your teacher, and how ‘advanced’ your ‘beginner’ class is. Most people think they know how to do handstands, but really don’t. I […] more
May 24th, 2007 at 6:10 pm
Finally, one person that I agree with, none the less i still dis-like capoeira. Tell me one thing why the hell would you use a hand stand in a fight?
May 24th, 2007 at 10:05 pm
Capoeira is based on a combination of guerilla fighting, hit and run, and feints, where you seem to go in for an attack but then back out. The r […] more
May 27th, 2007 at 2:26 pm
shut it lad gorg and listen 2 shaw!!!!! y do u dislike capoeria? i would attempt it although i cant even do a handstand!!!!
May 27th, 2007 at 7:31 pm
if u think that capoeria can’t be used in a fight, just look up lateef crowder on youtube.
May 29th, 2007 at 3:22 pm
I didn’t say it couldn’t be used in a fight, I know for a fact that it can. The man who leads my school, Mestre Doutor, is incredible. I am just say […] more
May 29th, 2007 at 6:18 pm
Wesley Snipes can not be an 8th Dan black belt because he doesn’t meet the age requirement.
May 30th, 2007 at 7:42 am
were da hell did wesley snipes come frm?!?!?!!?
June 2nd, 2007 at 2:11 pm
Yeah man that was pretty random
June 11th, 2007 at 11:52 am
I trained in tae-kwon doe and want to learn capoeira in orange county,ca, any recommendations?
June 20th, 2007 at 4:53 am
Get a move on guys, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the best martial art in the whole world. I am Brazilian and can tell that Capoeira is good but what is th […] more
June 24th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
HEY, I WAS WONDERING IS THAT CAPOEIRA REGIONAL OR SOME DIFFERENT HYBRID STYLE OF CAPOEIRA. THANKS.
June 25th, 2007 at 9:37 pm
Everyone thinks the martial art they practice is the best (obviously, or they would not be practicing it). The mature people have respect for all o […] more
June 30th, 2007 at 12:34 am
Here is a link that shows a person practicing capoeira. You can see how it could be an effective martial arts. http://youtube.com/watch?v=UJKR4cOt2 […] more
August 3rd, 2007 at 5:47 am
Capoerar just nice to looking and watch..but not efficien for fighting…not simple style. to much dancer…
August 3rd, 2007 at 6:21 am
capoeira is an extremely effective style it’s really good at throwing your opponents off of what your really trying to do try combining it with other […] more
August 7th, 2007 at 8:37 pm
Speaking from experience, I can say that every person that has spoken positively about the art are correct. Capoeira is not about beating somebody dow […] more
August 8th, 2007 at 10:10 am
Oh course this Hot Biscuit Slim will support his martial art, if he didn’t then he’ll be a very bad student, but I too have experience with Capoeira, […] more
August 9th, 2007 at 2:49 pm
You’re very correct, as far as the defense of my art goes, as well as the choices that one should make when searching for a martial art. However, it i […] more
August 9th, 2007 at 11:15 pm
OH YEAH don’t i know it my mestrando has shown me how effective these moves can be by actually doing them on me,not full force but freak man if i were […] more
August 17th, 2007 at 11:07 pm
Capoeira was originated in Brazil. Capoeira Angola is what was invented in Brazil. The Capoeira you see today (the fast paced kind) is a mixture of An […] more
August 18th, 2007 at 3:19 pm
when did it become such a big thing to kill you opponent i just wanna learn capoeira so that i can defend myself, not put the guy in his grave.
August 26th, 2007 at 5:49 pm
i’m not a practitioner of capoeira or anything but i’m not gonna deny i like it and its defence capabilities for a mad fight scene from the protector […] more
August 27th, 2007 at 2:41 pm
OH YEAH that scene is fricken sweet man
August 28th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
If you want to learn capoeira and don’t have a teacher near you or you need a supplement to your training, then go to www.capoeiranation.com It’s an o […] more
August 29th, 2007 at 9:42 pm
I am a Capoeira and a Taekwondo practitioner. The first thing I noticed was how similar the kicks were. Capoeira gives you agility, flexibility, refle […] more
September 1st, 2007 at 7:22 pm
that capoeiranation site is mad i’m gonna try and add some to my regime thanks Amazona
September 11th, 2007 at 3:33 am
Hello all, before I say anything I’m going to say that I practice capoeira so I know what it’s applications are and are not. First off, to all y […] more
September 18th, 2007 at 2:26 pm
Capoeira is an under rated Martil art.People need to understand that it is not for the UFC or any oyher fighting match with rules you need all the too […] more
September 25th, 2007 at 11:35 pm
I agree; I learned the street version of Tae Kwon Do and earned my black belt when I was in either 7th or 8th grade. (I can’t remember) It took […] more
September 30th, 2007 at 9:25 pm
how’d we get to tkd from capoeira
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:08 pm
it was disguised a dance to trick the guards that were keeping them enslaved correct?
October 3rd, 2007 at 7:10 pm
Yea, Lateef Crowder is amazing. I have a question, did he get that brollic just from capoeira?
October 5th, 2007 at 7:13 pm
first of all, wtf is brollic? second of all, yes it was disguised but not from guards, from slave masters
October 9th, 2007 at 3:02 pm
Ring arts are wonderful things - it shows what can happen when two well-trained fighters are locked into a confined space. I have no disagreements wi […] more
October 29th, 2007 at 9:45 pm
oh yeah man the roda’s can be freakin crazy man, almost got my block knocked off one time
November 3rd, 2007 at 7:18 pm
I’ve noticed many posts here claiming that capoeira, aikido, judo, and hapkido are somehow useless practices just for show. The ignorance of these co […] more
November 3rd, 2007 at 8:36 pm
Benny, lets put it this way, each and every martial art has its own movements, attacks, weaknesses, and strengths. Whether Judo, Capoeira, or Jeet Kun […] more
November 3rd, 2007 at 11:07 pm
You can’t really have physical potential energy as a living thing, as you’ve described, you know (physical being like your falling rock example). You […] more
November 3rd, 2007 at 11:22 pm
exactley and plus capoeira is one martial art where you don’t have a mat, for fighting, sparing on or playing the roda on(atleast where i practice), s […] more
November 3rd, 2007 at 11:33 pm
I forgot the one other interesting advantage that capoeiristas often gain. The MA requires a good understanding and feeling of rhythm. If you have […] more
November 4th, 2007 at 8:09 am
Wrong, P.E. is energy at rest. It’s at rest so it can be converted to K.E. The Chemical energy you speak of is what the body uses to convert P.E. into […] more
November 4th, 2007 at 10:31 am
So, if you’re saying that chemical potential energy is used to convert this P.E. that you speak of, what is that P.E.? Huh? It’s not chemical, physi […] more
November 5th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potential_energy
November 5th, 2007 at 7:03 pm
This is good to know now that I can show my dad some kind of saying that agrees with me on the fact that it would be usefull in a street fight
November 5th, 2007 at 7:05 pm
I think it is usefull for killing someone cause if u think about it , the slaves who started it had to fight back or kill there “owner” to escape and […] more
November 5th, 2007 at 9:13 pm
Thank you for the reference to wikipedia, really, I couldn’t go there myself if I didn’t know what potential energy was. But, alas, I took paid atten […] more
November 8th, 2007 at 11:46 pm
This is so true and so sad, it’s just like the king tut being white thing.
November 11th, 2007 at 8:37 pm
ok…………………….how is it like that??
November 13th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
Any form of matter or anything that has mass, WELL have mechanical energy (potential and kinetic energy) applied to it, whether it be a rock, a spring […] more
November 14th, 2007 at 6:09 pm
uhhh speaking from my experience capoeira takes a little longer to get the hang of it….and alot of people don’t get the hang of it in a year unless […] more
November 28th, 2007 at 4:22 am
Hi I’m Mattias nice to meet you I’m very interested in capoiera I like it alot. It is very interesting good site. bye.
November 28th, 2007 at 4:24 am
Hello. I need some help for my dance assesment on capoiera. Good site. Bye.
December 2nd, 2007 at 3:37 am
In response to all the people WAAAYY up on the list talking about how TKD isnt effective etc …and its a sport…the only reason it isnt effective, i […] more
December 3rd, 2007 at 12:27 am
whoa man i thought we were here to talk about capoeira not get cussed out by some guy in tkd.
December 27th, 2007 at 9:29 pm
“Center themselfs”?! What a mystical approach!!! To be honest, I find martial arts’ philosophy is usually childish poor philosophy. I think that marti […] more
January 1st, 2008 at 10:55 pm
I train MMA and Capoeira (for 6 years). I use lots of capoeira in my mma - especially the ground game, because of all the rotations. Capoeira conditio […] more
January 1st, 2008 at 11:39 pm
wow..now thats an analogy
January 3rd, 2008 at 5:37 am
Hello, i have been studying capoeira almost a year now and i’ve gotten very good at it. I’ve asked my teacher where it came from and he said Brazil, […] more
January 23rd, 2008 at 10:03 pm
to Ian, i really hope that you are kidding about TKD not being a form of self defense. there are two main organizations in TKD, WTF and ITF. what you […] more