Group Capoeira Camará Angola de João Pequeno de Pastinha - Houston |
Group Capoeira Camará Angola de João Pequeno de Pastinha - Houston Capoeira is an afro-brazilian martial art form that originated in the sixteenth century among slaves brought to Brazil from African nations such as Angola, Congo and Guinea. The game of capoeira angola is performed by two players within a ring of people called roda. The game of capoeira angola is played to music, a preponderant component of capoeira. The two players use various movements of attack and defense according to the rhythm of the music. Overall, the aim of the capoeira angola game is simply the enjoyment of the game by creating a flowing and witty corporal conversation between the two players. Added benefits of capoeira angola are improved malicia, or cunning, physical fitness, musical ability, singing, body awareness and self-defense ability.  The aim of Group Capoeira Camara Angola Houston is to share capoeira angola in classes and/or community events with adults and young adults living in the Houston area. Group Capoeira Camará Angola de João Pequeno de Pastinha - Houston |
