capoeira
1 of 1noun/ˌkæpuˈeɪrə/
Forms:capoeiras
1
a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music
Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. It is characterized by fluid, rhythmic movements and often involves high kicks, spins, and sweeping motions performed in a circle called a "roda." Practitioners, known as capoeiristas, engage in playful and improvised sparring, using their movements to outmaneuver their opponents. Capoeira is accompanied by traditional music played on instruments like the berimbau, a single-stringed instrument, and calls for teamwork, agility, and creativity.
- She has been practicing capoeira for years and has mastered its fluid movements.
- Capoeira's blend of martial arts and dance makes it a unique form of self-expression.
- He demonstrated his agility and strength through a series of capoeira kicks.
- Learning capoeira has taught me to be more flexible and coordinated.
- Capoeira's origins can be traced back to the Afro-Brazilian slaves in the colonial era.