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Capoeira (IPA: ) is an Afro-Brazilian martial art developed initially by African slaves in Africa, moving to Brazil, starting in the colonial period. It is marked by deft, tricky movements often played on the ground or completely inverted. It also has a strong acrobatic component in some versions and is always played with music.
There are two main styles of Capoeira that are clearly distinct. Angola is characterized by slower, lower play with particular attention to the rituals and tradition of Capoeira. The other style, Regional (IPA: ), is known for its fluid acrobatic play, where technique and strategy are the key points. Regional was created by Mestre Bimba. Both styles are marked by the use of feints and subterfuge, and use groundwork extensively, as well as sweeps, kicks, and headbutts.
Recently, the art has been popularized by the addition of Capoeira performed in various computer games and movies, and Capoeira music has featured in modern pop music (see Capoeira in popular culture).
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Agogô - Ezine with a Dutch focus. Includes a sample of archived articles, school directory, events agenda, and photos.
Meta Description: [ Agogo, Capoeira magazine of the Netherlands. Latest news, agenda, interviews, photos and more to come... ]
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Beribazu Capoeira Cafe - Includes a forum, songs with lyrics and samples, a capoeira school locator and general capoeira information. Also includes training times for the Berirbazu Capoeira group.
Capoeira 10 - Features history, photos and links.
Capoeira Barbados - History, philosophy, techniques and training. Includes videos and links.
Meta Description: [ photos,capoeira movies,fighting and playing.Capoeira Barbados is a site created by M. Reid, the site is about a growing group of Capoeiristas training this Afro-Brazilian Martial Art in the island in the sun,..Barbados. Included are the history of the art in Barbados,their philosophical appro... ]
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Capoeira Beija-Flor - Website made with Flash. Includes songs, videos and artwork.
Meta Description: [ Centro de Capoeira Beija-Flor. CHILDREN AT RISK FOUNDATION's International Information Resource Network - THE CARF WEB 2004, to promote global responsibility for and awareness of the problems facing street children and other children at risk worldwide. Centro de Capoeira Beija-Flor ]
Capoeira Cafe - Personal page includes a forum, photos, general history and information about the art, and related links.
Capoeira Connection - Personal page includes general history of the art, photos, movies, and related links.
Meta Description: [ Capoeira is a spectacular Brasilian art-form that combines martial arts with acrobatics, music and dance. The Capoeira Connection is a personal page about Capoeira, with history, photo's, movies and more! ]
Capoeira Corner - Information on basic movements including sketches and animation.
Meta Description: [ Capoeira in Austria: Meia Lua Inteira Vienna. Fotos, Movements, Music, Training Info. ]
Capoeira.com - Includes Planet Capoeira magazine with news, articles, and interviews. Also features a message board and sells apparel and accessories.
Meta Description: [ The largest Capoeira community, resources and online store. ]
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Capoeiragem.com - Features general history of the art, detailed summary of movement, articles, photos, product reviews, message board, and related links. Also includes song lyrics, audio samples, instrument summary, and tutorials.
Meta Description: [ Capoeiragem is a UK based Capoeira shop. We sell pants, berimbaus and other instruments and accessories. Order online using PayPal ]
Capoeirista.com - Directory of schools, events, message boards, links, and music information. Also includes history, glossary, FAQ, and masters list with profiles of a few.
Meta Description: [ Capoeira schools, music with translations, events and history: Capoeirista.com ]
CapoEuropa - Contains information and links to events throughout Europe.
iCapoeira.net - Directory with sections for history, articles, music, multimedia, photos, shopping, and resouces for the style.
Meta Description: [ iCapoeira.net is the Capoeira Start Page ]
Jogo de Capoeira - Game of Capoeira - Contains a forum for both the Angola and Regional styles of the Capoeira, links, and photos.
Senzalas - Features message board and multimedia downloads. Includes book, movie, and music reviews.
Meta Description: [ Capoeira community providing music, reviews, forums, a chatroom, links, competitions and various downloads! ]
The Capoeira's WebRing - Link exchange for sites relative to the art.
Meta Description: [ The Capoeira's WebRing: Brazilian martial art developed by black people during slavery times in Brazil turned into part of the country's culture and tradition. Today it brings closer man and woman, yo ]
zumZumzum - A Capoeira resource of music, videos and images.
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