Capoeira Angola

Capoeira Angola is a Brazilian “cultural phenomenon” of African origin. It came to Brazil as a “Fight for Liberation” of African slaves, and is defined as “a fight of the dancers and a dance of the gladiators”. It is a mixture of the African culture and the dances of Brazilian Caboclos, known as Indios.

Its movements come from nature and the force and agility of the animals. It is a game of questions and answers, attacks and defenses, accompanied by the rhythms of berimbaus, percussions and traditional Capoeira songs. Movements are fluid and attractive because of the use of physical strength and the flexibility of the body. They are performed low, close to the ground. Capoeira music has a characteristic rhythm and the energy that is transferred to the movements, and represents a part of the game.

Today, Capoeira isn’t necessary as a fight for physical liberation, but as relaxation in everyday life. It crossed the Brazilian frontiers and is taught in the whole world not only as a martial art and self-defense, but also as culture and a philosophy of life. Owing to the recognition in the world, Capoeira is today recognized as historical patrimony and cultural heritage of Brazil, raising it to a higher privileged level. It can be characterized in many aspects: as art, dance, fight, self-defense, culture, folklore, sport, recreation, therapy, pedagogy, philosophy of life and entertainment. It knows no limits in gender, color or age, and gives to everyone without exception a possibility to express their creativity and agility through the music and game of Capoeira.