How Do You Learn The History Of Capoeira?
Capoeira is a martial art form that originated in Brazil. This sport combines dance steps, music and drum rhythms to form a unique, exciting form of combat. Learn the history of this increasingly popular sport by studying its origin and its historical connection to Portugal, Brazil and Angola. Find a modern world history textbook or visit websites about Brazil. Explore the topic of Portugal’s colonization of Brazil and their African slave trading activities. Find information about the cultural roots of the original capoeira dance steps in the regions of Africa where Portugal got the slaves that they took to Brazil. Read “Capoeira: Roots of the Dance-fight-game” or “Capoeira: the History of an Afro-Brazilian Martial Art” to get an overview of the history of this sport. Learn about African resistance to slavery in Brazil. Find these books at major online bookstores and some public libraries. Research historical articles online about the connection between Portugal, Brazil, and Angola and
