Capoeira is truly a unique and amazing art form (not to mention a kick-ass work-out!). I love that it encompasses so many different elements - dance, fight, play, music, history, singing...so you're constantly learning something new.

And the roda is such a magical experience. I fell in love with capoeira the first time I tried it. Thanks for doing a feature on it!

i really enjoyed this one, purely from an entertainment standpoint. one of these days i'll actually step away from my keyboard and move my ass.

Finally got around to taking Capoiera classes this past year. Gotta love, love, love the Capoiera.

Especially loved playing the instruments at the "Roda" -- the drumming was originally used to call ancestral spirits to join in the circle. I think, pending the participants - some of these spirits definitely still "pop in." The whole experience is exhilarating; the movement, combined with the singing/chanting/music creates such a beautiful, mystical art form. Part of the magic is it contains the opposites in motion: fighting and playing. And two really smart, advanced players are fascinating to watch because it's so psychological--it's like a chess match. They'll just circle each other, like dangerous predators, ready to unexpectedly pounce. But they still keep it friendly, in the end. It's a game--that's what's fun about it.

The current goal is to study it in Brazil, planning to travel down there by land (mostly) next year.