Capoeira

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art and group art form that combines elements of combat, defense, dance, and music. It originated from the slave trade in Brazil, developed by slaves as a martial art disguised as tribal dances to avoid detection by slave masters. The practice involves two participants playing games accompanied by live music from a bateria of musicians using instruments like the berimbau, pandeiro, and atabaque. The society at Southampton welcomes everyone, regardless of experience, to join in training sessions and learn about the art form, which emphasizes strength, balance, and flexibility, as well as musical accompaniment.