Twice a week, a group of Parkinson’s patients gathers in the Lapa neighbourhood to practise capoeira, a centuries-old mix of ...

Capoeira, a form of martial art disguised as dance, is now being used in Brazil to help patients with Parkinson's disease.

Capoeira became a widespread practice at the beginning of the 20th century—outlaws, bodyguards and mercenaries used it. Even some politicians practiced as a way to sway constituents.

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Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art combining music, dance, and combat movements. Originating in 16th-century Brazil among enslaved Africans, capoeira began as an act of resistance.

Capoeira is a reflection of life and the interconnectedness of the world, says Romualdo. "When we get together, if you look at it, we make a circle.

Capoeira is that – it’s a lot of fun, a lot of singing, and a lot of dancing.” Ad On November 26, 2014, Capoeira was granted special protected status as an intangible cultural heritage.

The organizers behind the Tacoma Capoeira Center hope a new studio space at 755 Broadway in downtown that opened last month will draw more participants who will maintain the art form’s ...

Capoeira is more than just a sport. It’s a complete activity, with multiple teachings for its students. “People won’t get involved with capoeira just to get a good-looking body – those who ...

But capoeira isn’t really a dance; it’s practice for a fight. And the goal is to dominate space by driving the other person out of the center of the circle. The roots of capoeira and its masquerade as ...

Republic Polytechnic Capoeira – as the interest group is aptly named – was founded in 2007 as an answer to capoeira’s growing popularity in the Republic. It currently has 25 active members.

Video. A unique programme in Rio de Janeiro is helping people with Parkinson’s disease manage their symptoms through the art of capoeira.