Capoeira – Martial Arts Videos

Capoeira
Capoeira is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native influences, probably beginning in the 16th century. It is known by quick and complex moves, using mainly power kicks and quick leg sweeps, with some... more »
Capoeira batizado
The batizado (baptism) is a ceremonial roda where new students will get recognized as capoeiristas and earn their first graduation. Also more experienced students may go up in rank, depending on their skills and capoeira culture. Students enter the roda against a high-ranked capoeirista (a teacher or master) and normally the game ends with... more »
Capoeira chamada
Chamada means ‘call’ and can happen at any time during a roda where the rhythm angola is being played. It happens when one player, usually the more advanced one, calls his or her opponent to a dance-like ritual. The opponent then approaches the caller and meets him or her to walk side by side.... more »
Capoeira moves: how to do a bananera
Learn tips and advice on what a Bananera is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video. Expert: Paul... more »
Capoeira moves: how to do a cintura
Learn tips and advice on what a Cintura is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video. Expert: Paul... more »
Capoeira moves: how to do a macaco
Learn tips and advice on what a Macaco is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video. Expert: Paul... more »
Capoeira moves: how to do a macaquinho
Learn tips and advice on what a Macaquinho is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video. Expert: Paul... more »
Capoeira moves: how to do a meia lua queda de rins
Learn tips and advice on what a Meia Lua Queda de Rins is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video. Expert: Paul... more »
Capoeira moves: how to do a negativa au giratoria
Learn tips and advice on what a Negativa Au Giratoria is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video. Expert: Paul... more »
Capoeira moves: how to do a parafuso
Learn tips and advice on what a Parafuso is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video. Expert: Paul... more »
Capoeira moves: how to do a tesoura
Learn tips and advice on what a Tesoura is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video. Expert: Paul... more »
Capoeira moves: how to do an estuprado
Learn tips and advice on what an Estuprado is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video. Expert: Paul... more »
Capoeira moves: how to do au batido
Learn tips and advice on what an Au Batido is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video. Expert: Paul... more »
Capoeira moves: how to do au chibata
Learn tips and advice on what an Au Chibata is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video. Expert: Paul... more »
Capoeira moves: how to do au cortado
Learn tips and advice on what an Au Cortado is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video. Expert: Paul... more »
Capoeira moves: how to do au giratoria
Learn tips and advice on what an Au Giratoria is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video. Expert: Paul... more »
Capoeira moves: how to do au sem mao
Learn tips and advice on what an Au Sem Mao is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video. Expert: Paul... more »

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