UCT sports overview: Capoiera

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Published on Tuesday, 13 September 2011 07:12

Written by Paul Kennedy

This year, UCT Capoeira celebrates its 10th year of operation. Capoeira at UCT has grown from humble beginnings to become the thriving club it is today, and nothing shows this better than the success of the workshops the club held recently.

UCT Capoeira last week hosted several highly acclaimed international instructors for a week of workshops and a Batizado, or grading ceremony. The week-long festival was titled “Africa se Uniu,” or “Africa Unites,” a reference to capoeira’s roots in Africa.

Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art form that combines elements of fighting, dance and acrobatics into a fluid and beautiful “conversation” between two people to the rhythm of traditional Brazilian instruments. It was started by African slaves in Brazil, and has now spread to many parts of the world.

Festivities continue with a Festa Brasileira on Sat 17th September at the UCT Soccer Club.