Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A martial art of Brazilian origin that is based around a rhythmic, dancelike movement.
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- noun A
martial art developed inBrazil .
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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The martial art/dance called capoeira, was born out of extremes as well, devised by Brazilian slaves as a way to train for rebellion.
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Traditions like this ancient dance known as capoeira, originally from Angola in southern Africa.
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The artful dance form called capoeira is widely known as a cultural expression in Brazil, but it's rapidly becoming all the rage in the capital of Angola.
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But it's the name for artists who practice the dance form known as capoeira and they will definitely provide a jolt to your senses in Vail, Colorado Aug. 8 and 9.
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Archery, swordplay, "capoeira" dance, martial arts, puppetry and pyrotechnics (including 120 30-foot-high fireballs) highlight the Twins 'adventures.
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Originally developed by slaves, 'capoeira' has a unique fluidity that makes it seem more like dance.
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One of my Brazilian friends, who has studied capoeira, showed me a totally scary video of an ultimate fighting event.
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In that event, the capoeira practitioner finished off his opponent in a few seconds with a lightning fast roundhouse kick to the head that made Mike Tyson look slow.
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This post was mentioned on Twitter by Wayne Fleury, Sona capoeira.
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When you see a capoeira practitioner really fight with capoiera, it looks a lot like evasive, high-movement kickboxing.
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