Capoeira
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Capoeira is a combination of martial art, sport and popular culture that developed out in Brazil, by African slaves and Brazilian natives, starting in the 16th century. It was made to give slaves a chance to escape and to survive. Capoeira was illegal in Brazil until the 1930's.
Capoeira uses strong and fast kicks, dodges and fast counter-attacks. It also uses acrobacies and simple take-downs.
