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The Secret of Movement
Capoeira history is one of the most intriguing of any world martial arts. there have been debate on its exact origin, however it is fact that it was developed by African enslaved who were taken to Brazil.
The art was banned and severe punishments were dished out to those caught practicing it. So the Capoista’s needed to hide the martial arts in dance, laughter and games.
It seemed that capoeira was set to become no more than a set of stories relegated to the history of fighting until in the early years of the 20th century, when Mestre Bimba, revitalized the art. selling it as a part of Brazil’s cultural heritage and highlighting the more positive aspects of capoeira history.
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Caporista - James Muwonge @familydances & Dante @formado_Rasta