https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn Do people really know the history and meaning of Capoeira before taking part? en-us 2017-03-07 14:43:55 UTC 2023-03-20 23:51:52 UTC hello@padlet.com hannahwhite97 https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158351703 Capoeira began in Brazil in the 16th century, but has a strong African influence. You can now find classes for all levels, genders and races throughout world. ]]> 2017-03-07 14:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158351703 hannahwhite97 https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158354167 Originally developed by Angolan slaves, male and female, at the beginning of slavery in Brazil. Practicing this now is available to anyone. ]]> 2017-03-07 14:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158354167 hannahwhite97 https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158359819 2017-03-07 15:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158359819 hannahwhite97 https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158360655 Capoeira is a martial art that combines elements of music, dance and acrobatics. It's fast and versatile. Historically was focused on fighting. It's strongly influenced by music. ]]> 2017-03-07 15:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158360655 hannahwhite97 https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158622993 After the 16th Century slaves were forced to hide the fight within a dance. Although now this question, I've found, it's down to opinion. From peoples responses most people see it as both. ]]> 2017-03-08 12:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158622993 hannahwhite97 https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158623770 Back in the 16th Century it was a cultural activity and was adopted by the masses of that culture. Then as Brazil grew in the 18th Century and more slaves were imported, increasing social life. This allowed Capoeria to be taught and practiced among more people. It is now an active exporter for Brazilian culture. Unfortunately I have discovered, it is not as popular over here and one of the least heard of martial arts.]]> 2017-03-08 12:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158623770 hannahwhite97 https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158625370 2017-03-08 12:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158625370 hannahwhite97 https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158626127 Capoeira I would say is a social dance. It held influence on the slave community. Interestingly in the class it was very white dominated considering it's origin. 

Capoeira has a strong historical and cultural background. It makes me feel very strongly that people need to be made aware of it's history whilst taking part if not before, instead of only using it to keep fit. Heres a few questions I raised, via a Facebook group:
1. Why did you start Capoeira?
2. Did you know it's history before you started and how has this developed since starting?
3. Do you see it as a dance form or a martial art?
4. What is it that you like about Capoeira? (Or dislike)
I had an amazing response...  ]]> 2017-03-08 12:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158626127 hannahwhite97 https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158627446 Here she is discussing the belts you wear in Capoeria and what each one of them represents. ]]> 2017-03-08 12:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158627446 hannahwhite97 https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158628012 http://nebula.wsimg.com/1ed30e8c47fdf3a89f4a231ca25988da?AccessKeyId=6623F6E4EA80568D4E7D&disposition=0&alloworigin=1]]> 2017-03-08 12:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158628012 hannahwhite97 https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158629676 2017-03-08 12:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158629676 hannahwhite97 https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158930414 So to answer my most important question, do participants really know what Capoeira is about? The result is a very strong yes. Everyone in the class knew what it was about and very open to learning more as well as passing on their knowledge. Capoeira started as a fight technique, this technique solidly used to separate whites and coloured people. Now this social dance is a form of cultural hybridity. People’s influences to take part weren’t necessarily for cultural reasons and I’m intrigued by the varying degrees of cultural backgrounds of this class however only one of them coming from Brazil. I got a very strong sense of community. As well as being a strong storyteller for a very important part of history. ]]> 2017-03-09 11:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/158930414 hannahwhite97 https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/160667876 2017-03-16 21:38:30 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/160667876 hannahwhite97 https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/160668572 2017-03-16 21:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/160668572 hannahwhite97 https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/160668787 2017-03-16 21:45:50 UTC https://padlet.com/hannahwhite97/hjldt9v81fsn/wish/160668787