Capoeira first appeared among Africans in Brazil, during the early colonial period. According to the old capoeira mestres and tradition within the community, capoeira originates from Angola.

Capoeira is a dynamic art form that combines elements of martial arts, acrobatics, dance, and music. It is characterized by fluid movements, spins, kicks, and sweeps.

Capoeira is meant to be non-contact and you aren't meant to hit your partner with your moves. However, people can and do get hit during Capoeira, due the nature of performing kicks and dodges in pairs.

Through capoeira, you learn to know and challenge yourself. You acquire skills in improvisation, quick response, and self-empowerment. Additionally, you develop an awareness of your surroundings and learn to communicate without words but with your body. These are some of the essential aspects of capoeira's philosophy.