CAPOEIRA
Capoeira is destined to be the next wellness craze.
Capoeira (kah-po-ay-ra) is a 400-year-old martial art that was developed in Brazil by African slaves. The slaves perfected the moves back in Africa as a way to evade capture by traders. When they did arrive in Brazil, it allowed them to defend themselves at times. According to passionate Capoeiristas (people do Capoeira) this is more than just another martial art, as it is an art of expression, play and personal interaction.
According to the
mestre I spoke to
Mestre Jelon says that Capoeira works out 100 percent of the body, bringing all types of people together to transcend martial arts, and on its deepest level, is a philosophical framework for approaching and interacting with others. It's a "deep and holistic art form that pushes the person to the limits - physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually."
Mestre Jelon Vieira
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