Capoeira

Produced By Tamika Thompson
Thursday, April 3, 2008 | 6:18 p.m. PDT
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Capoeira's acrobatic moves and rhythmic beats distinguish it from other martial art forms. The increasingly popular dance-fight comes from Brazil, but traces its roots to Africa. A strong tradition of passing knowledge down from elders to the next generation of practitioners ensures the art will endure.