What is Capoeira

The following is just a very brief introduction. If you really want to learn and know more about Capoeira, I would suggest you join ACER Capoeira or any other school of Capoeira.

Capoeira, a fight, a dance?
Definitely a combination of many skills!
Capoeirista has Agility, Flexibility, Strength, Speed,
Capoeirista is a Singer, a Musician, Capoeirista is
an Actor a Martial Artist.
Capoeira, an unique Martial Art a Brazilian Art,
born of oppression and slavery over 400
year ago.

As the slaves became aware that their
conditions were irreversible, that they
were intended to be an involuntary work
force forever, they began to run away to the
mountains where the palm trees were in
abundance and they could hide.
An African community was born and the place
was named Palmares.
In this community rival tribes joined forces
teaching each other their Religion, Dance, Rituals,
Games etc.
The result of this rich cultural fusion was the birth
of the earliest forms of Capoeira.
Even the very experienced and well armed
soldiers, the “Slave Hunters”, were unable to
capture them. Capoeira was the key element for
the slaves, a system of fighting with very
FAST AND TRICKY movements the slaves
caused considerable damage to the white man.

CAPOEIRA BECOME THEIR WEAPON
THEIR SYMBOL OF FREEDON

People all the World practice Capoeira these days, some for Self-Defence, others to Get Fit, Relieve Stress, Lose Weight, Improve Flexibility, Core Stability, Agility and Strength, meet people, make new friends.

There is nothing in the world like Capoeira!

Capoeira Blends:
Self-Defence, Acrobatics, Music and Fitness