Capoeira - the art (60 photos)

Capoeira - Brazilian national martial art that combines elements of acrobatics, games, and accompanied by the national Brazilian music. As a martial art is characterized by low counters, kicks and lots of acrobatic elements.

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Modern capoeira, unlike its earliest form, is rarely used in military purposes. The usual practice - a non-contact combat, although there are the world championships of full capoeira. Capoeira - a form of art in which the traditions determine the order of meetings, the appearance of participants, music and certification capoeiristas.