Adeus Brasil

Today is our last day in Brasil. Before we depart lets get involved in some fun activities. When in Brasil, around every corner, you will more than likely see people playing a lot of sports, the main one being football (soccer). You may also catch people huddled together in a circle, some singing, some playing strange looking instruments and some doing dance like acrobatic moves in the circle. Don't be alarmed if someone were to hit the ground. They are not dancing. This is not a party. What your watching is Capoeira.

Capoeira is an Afro-Brasilian Martial Arts. Like many other martial arts, Caporiea was created as a means of self defense but over time evolve into a sport. When done properly and when not done properly, Capoeira moves can cause some serious bodily harm to an opponent. When taking part in a capoeira battle you are said to be "Playing" not "Fighting" and just like any other sport, there are rules that need to be followed when playing.  (To learn more check out the video)

If anyone is interested in seeing a live Roda (circle in which you play capoeira), interested in learning Capoeira (first class is free) and live near DC, you can visit the Capoeira Spot on Georgia Ave.