The Martial Art of African Slaves | The Origins of Capoeira

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The Martial Art of African Slaves | The Origins of Capoeira


What is the martial art of African slaves? Capoeira’s history is intertwined with the transatlantic slave trade. In the 16th century, millions of Africans were forcibly brought to Brazil to work on sugar and coffee plantations. Enslaved Africans in Brazil came from various regions in West Africa. These enslaved individuals came from diverse…

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  1. I keep saying how and where are the ships that brought millions of slaves to the Americas? Was it the titanic? Think we were here already

  2. We play Capoeira Angola to keep the culture alive and growing. We first learned Capoeira Regional but also with a style called Mandinga. The berimbau, atabaque, agogo and other instruments are all from Africa. Respect to all the Professoros, Mestres and Capoeiristas everywhere they're playing.

  3. Thank you, for ahowing the origins of this martial artform. Like so much of African (Alkebulan ) culture, often preempted, attempted and copied by others. So important for the truth of African history, cilture and influence to be told and recognised. ❤