There are many theories on the evolution of capoeira, but it is undeniable that its roots are African, its movements and its rhythm leave no doubts.

The movements (corta-capim, rabo de arraia, au, chamadas, chapa de frente e de costas) and rhythms are inherited from African war dance. Later on, after the arrival in the new world, it evolved in what is now known as Capoeira.

In Brazil the first clues of Capoeira are from the Recôncavo Baiano, which came after teachers from the holy Amaroda Purificacao.

"A capoeira é a segunda luta! porque a primeira é a dos caboclos, que os africanos juntarao com a danca,batuque e partes dos candomblé, ortogando sua categoría."

"Capoeirista não é aquele que sabe se movimentar com o corpo, e sim aquele que se deixa movimentar pela alma."

Mestre Pastinha.

The movements are traditional and every capoeira play each according to his physical constitution.

There are some basic movements (golpes) that give complex variations and combinations in a game of Capoeira. Their application depends on the creativity of each capoeirista, but always taking into account the movements of his partner. This establishes a body dialogue made of answers and questions or, like  Master Joao Grande says, "positive and negative."

The Ethics of the capoeirista in the Roda is important too! It was a great lesson that was previously passed by the Masters and now is getting lost a Roda of Capoeira.

"Todos os Mestres tem o dever de saber que usar as maos no adversário é falta, se nao cumprem com seu dever demostram que nao sao Mestres, Os que tem educacao demostram sua descencia quando jogam com seu camarada."

Mestre Pastinha

Capoeira Angola is a process of self-knowledge that is not limited to physical activity, but also it seeks the progress of each one start from the group acquaintanceship. There you can see its philosophy and aesthetics of afro-Brazilian origin, holistic in nature, without distinction between sacred and ancient, between work and fun, between fight and game.

It is a union of different cultural manifestations, such as martial arts, dance, music and theater, combined with philosophy, spirituality and play.

It harmonise emotions and actions, combining an instant and superficial vision with the other full of deep meanings.

The capoeirista uses both visions to communicate and participate in the Roda, the game will integrate all these factors.