Capoeira is more than a fight — it’s culture, resistance, and freedom. It was born in colonial Brazil, created by enslaved Africans who mixed martial movements, dance, and music as a hidden form of resistance.
In the slave quarters and quilombos, capoeiristas trained to the rhythm of the berimbau, pandeiro, and hand claps, turning combat into a ritual of movement and expression
For many years, capoeira was forbidden and persecuted, yet it survived in the streets and in the rodas (circles). With time, it gained recognition and spread worldwide, becoming an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity recognized by UNESCO
Today, capoeira represents strength, ancestry, and unity — a living legacy that blends art, body, and soul. It’s the sound of freedom that never dies.
