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.

And on top of that, explain why it is that capoeira terms are mostly spoken/written in Portuguese language. Capoeira [kapo-way-ra] is a martial art originated from Brazil, sometime near the beginning of 16th century.

A practitioner of capoeira.

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.