Angola: birthplace of Capoeira
Watch the video from YouTubeFor most people, capoeira -- an art which mixes combat, dance and music -- is associated with Brazilian culture. But the origins of the discipline can actually be traced back to the west coast of Africa -- in particular, Angola.
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French ultimate fighter finds fame in the US
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Capoeira - Expression of freedom
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Angolan Kuduru
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America's New Frontier - Angola
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- Author: journeymanpictures
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Dirty Diamonds - Angola
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CAPOEIRA GIRL
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- Author: 99utopia
A beautiful capoeira girl meets a boy from an opposing club. Like her he is a devastatingly fit and highly trained capoeirista. A beguiling fighting dance for capoeira dominance ensues. A short film by LENA.
Capoeira Angola
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- Author: Alan Zas Razallfaya
Vadiação de Fábio(Formigão)e Danny, discípulos do Mestre Jogo de Dentro, e integrantes do Grupo Semente do Jogo de Angola. No Canto corrido, Mestre Bigo(Francisco 45), discípulo de Mestre Pastinha.
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Some dirty techniques to take down a real opponent. -For artist contact, written bios and more street artists check out concretebeat.blogspot.com
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- Author: PemBe55
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Some acrobatic movements of Mar de Itapuã Capoeira Group.
Capoeira Kids Competition
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CAPOEIRA //CAPITULO 01
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- Author: RODRIGO LEITAO
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Axe Capoeira 2009 Vancouver Batizado Preview
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- Author: Tritone
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Capoeira demonstration in Panamerican Championship WUKO
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