Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that blends combat techniques, acrobatics, dance, music, and rhythm into a unique and expressive form of movement. Developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil during the 16th century, Capoeira was disguised as a dance to conceal its effectiveness as a form of self-defense.

Known for its fluid, circular movements, kicks, sweeps, and evasive maneuvers, Capoeira is often practiced in a roda (circle), accompanied by traditional music and instruments like the berimbau, atabaque, and pandeiro. The call-and-response songs and rhythmic beats guide the energy and flow of the practice.

More than just a martial art, Capoeira is a cultural expression that fosters community, creativity, and physical mastery. It promotes agility, coordination, and endurance, while also emphasizing respect, tradition, and connection to Afro-Brazilian heritage.