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(Date Posted:11/02/2009 10:09 AM)
http://www.axecapoeirauk.com/forum/axe.php Capoeira Forum - Axe Capoeira UK
Capoeira is an Afro Brazilian Martial Art that mixes combat, game, music, philosophy and acrobatic movements. Capoeira was created during the 16th century by the slaves in Brazil. The "game" of Capoeira was played by the slaves who were forbidden from fighting as a way to resist the oppression and maintain there own culture. A circle of people gather and sing and clap while the game is played inside the circle, this circle is called the Roda. As well as the clapping and singing an instrument called "Berimbau" is played which dictates the rhythm, speed and type of the game.
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