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  2. Capoeira Regional - Wikipedia

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    Capoeira regional is presented as a Brazilian product and as a legitimate and effective martial art. [1] The base of capoeira regional is the traditional capoeira Angola without many of the aspects that were impractical in a real fight. Training focuses mainly on attack, dodging and counter-attack, giving high importance to precision and ...

  3. List of martial arts - Wikipedia

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    There are many distinct styles and schools of martial arts.Sometimes, schools or styles are introduced by individual teachers or masters, or as a brand name by a specific gym.

  4. Capoeira - Wikipedia

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    Capoeira (Portuguese pronunciation: [kapuˈe(j)ɾɐ]) is an Afro-Brazilian martial art and game that includes elements of dance, acrobatics, music and spirituality.. It is known for its acrobatic and complex maneuvers, often involving hands on the ground and inverted kicks.

  5. History of capoeira - Wikipedia

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    The history of capoeira explores the origins and development of capoeira, a Brazilian martial art and game that combines dance, acrobatics, fighting, and music. Capoeira first appeared among Africans in Brazil, during the early colonial period of the 18th century. There is a substantial debate about whether capoeira was created in its essence ...

  6. Agenor Moreira Sampaio - Wikipedia

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    Nevertheless, he is credited with developing the practice of capoeira in Rio de Janeiro. [9] [12] He was also a hand-to-hand instructor of the Polícia Especial created by President of Brazil Getúlio Vargas. [14] Moreira approached capoeira in a scientific way, tailoring his training methods individually for every apprentice. [1]

  7. José Tadeu Carneiro Cardoso - Wikipedia

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    José Tadeu Carneiro Cardoso (born October, 28th, 1955 in Jacobina, Bahia), also known as Mestre Camisa, is a Capoeira master, most known for creating the organization ABADÁ-Capoeira. ABADÁ-Capoeira was founded in 1988, and ever since, Camisa has been at the head of many important philanthropy and martial arts movements all over the world.

  8. The one-legged 'hopping' sport of balance and endurance - AOL

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    However, through cultural preservation efforts and media exposure, there is hope that langa can find a place on the world stage just like traditional sports such as capoeira (Brazil), kabaddi ...

  9. ABADÁ-Capoeira - Wikipedia

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    The Associação Brasileira de Apoio e Desenvolvimento da Arte-Capoeira (ABADÁ-Capoeira), in English translated as "The Brazilian Association for the Support and Development of the Art of Capoeira", [1] is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to spread and support Brazilian culture through the practice of capoeira. [2]