Capoeira - Quick Facts |
| Where is Capoeira From? |
Capoeira is from Brasil.
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| What is the language of Capoeira? |
| Brasilian Portuguese |
| How do you say it? |
Capoeira is pronounced cap-oo-ay-ra
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| Why do you write 'Brasil' not 'Brazil'? |
| The spelling with a 'z' is the English version. In Brasilian Portuguese the name of the country is spelled with an 's'. On our web site we use the Brasilian Portuguese spelling. |
| How old is it? |
The game of Capoeira was first created and played by enslaved African people who were brought to Brasil by the Portuguese up to 400 years ago. Since then Capoeira has developed into an international art form and today the game of Capoeira is open to anyone regardless of age, size, gender or race.
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| What is a Roda? |
A Roda(hoh-da) is the traditional format of Capoeira. It is a circle made up of the people who will participate in the Capoeira. The games of Capoeira are in the middle of the circle. A complete Roda has music and singing from all the participants as well as games
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| What do you call people who play Capoeira |
Capoeiristas or Capoeiras
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| Can you play Capoeira on your own? |
| No, Capoeira is always a game between two people. It is like a conversation and so needs input from both sides to move it along |
