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Capoeira is NOT acrobatics! A person who does lots of flips is not necessarily a good capoeira player. To truly understand the role of acrobatics in capoeira, you have to understand the concept of floreios - what are they, and how and when are they used in the roda? |
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Zumbi was born around 1655 in the quilombo called Palmares (quilombos were self-sufficient communities formed by escaped slaves and Indians). As an infant, he was captured during an attack on Palmares and given to the Portuguese priest Antônio Melo, who baptized him with the name Fransisco. |
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There is no right answer to this question. If you're fortunate enough to have a choice of capoeira groups in your area, the question you should be asking is: "Which capoeira group is the best for me to train with?" Every capoeira group has its own unique style of play and teaching, and they differ in traditions, philosophies, class dynamic and intensity, and other aspects. So you should train in the place where you feel that you can learn the most, and where you feel most comfortable. |
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Capoeiristas are not required to practice a certain religion or any religion at all. Capoeira is very loosely connected to candomblé (an African religion) and Catholicism: references to both orixás (the deities of candomblé) and Catholic saints appear in capoeira songs. Why candomblé and Catholicism? Well, the African creators of the art brought their religion with them to Brazil. They were forced by the European slave masters to adopt Catholic practices; however, they used Catholicism as a façade behind which to practice their own religion. For example, each orixá of candomblé was associated with a Catholic saint, so that a slave could say a prayer to the Virgin Mary but in reality be praying to Iemanjá. |
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Chamadas (meaning "calls") are ritual sub-games within the roda of capoeira angola. During a chamada, one player pauses and assumes a characteristic position that is understood to "invite" the other player to approach. There are several different types of chamadas and various reasons to call them. |
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Every capoeira class is different; clothing, movements, cost, duration, and atmosphere vary widely from group to group. If you have any specific questions or concerns, it's best to contact the instructor and ask. But here are some general tips: |
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The term axé (also spelled aché or ashé – all pronounced ah-SHEH) comes from the Yoruba peoples of Western Africa. It is the name they gave to the life force; the concept is similar to the Eastern idea of qi. In capoeira today, axé has come to mean something like "energy." If a roda has a lot of axé, it means it has good vibes, powerful energy. Some groups use the word as a greeting. |
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Capoeira and breakdancing contain similarities in their footwork, groundwork, and upside-down movements, leading some to theorize that capoeira gave birth to breakdancing. |
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