Capoeira!by:

Wesley “Leão” Riggs

What is Capoeira?

African-Brazilian Art Form African-Brazilian Martial Art Music, dancing, and fighting A game playedmostly with feet Capoeira is playedIn a roda (circle)

The history of Capoeira

Africa is where a majority of the elements were inherited from

Was developed by slaves and brought to Brazil Between the years of 1890-1920 Capoeira was

illegal in Brazil

Movements of Capoeira

Composed of many different movements Attacks - such as a "benção“ (straight kick) Defenses – such as a "cocorinho“ (squat) Acrobatics-Flips, handstands,And cartwheels

Music of Capoeira

Music controls the game The rhythm of the music dictates the speed

and energy The berimbau is the main instrument Singing is also important

The clothes of Capoeira

Uniforms are important for training They depend on the preferences of the

academy Generally, the clothes arewhite Uniforms include pants and a shirt, one with anAcademy logo

End

The man in the middle is my mestre (master). I’m on the right!