Glossary for Capoeira Regional
Capoeira Regional: 11 documented terms. Of those: concept / principle (4), equipment (3), clothing (1). Among them Roda, Berimbau, Ginga.
Flexible white training pants worn by Capoeira practitioners.
BrazilA traditional tall wooden drum that keeps the fundamental rhythm in a capoeira roda.
A ceremonial initiation event in Capoeira in which a new student receives their first cord and nickname.
Single-string musical bow that dictates the rhythm, speed, and style of play in the Capoeira Roda.
A way of evading an attack in Capoeira that relies on moving the body rather than blocking.
Fundamental rhythmic swinging stance transition serving as the baseline for all Capoeira moves.
An Afro-Brazilian dance and combat exercise performed with wooden sticks or machetes to the rhythm of drums.
A philosophy of cunning, trickery, and improvisation that is a defining element of Capoeira's style and spirit.
The highest formal master title in Capoeira, awarded after decades of practice and deep knowledge of the art.
A Brazilian tambourine that adds complexity to capoeira music and speeds up its tempo.
Traditional circle formed by participants inside which Capoeira is played.