A Brazilian physical therapist has been leading a unique project in Rio de Janeiro since 2018, trying to help patients with ...

Capoeira, a form of martial art disguised as dance, is now being used in Brazil to help patients with Parkinson's disease.

Capoeira helps improve balance, coordination and strength, with music loosening up tense bodies, Peixoto says. AP. During a recent class, Peixoto walked among the students, placing a gentle hand ...

Physical therapist Rosemeire Peixoto de Souza, left, leads a Capoeira class for people with Parkinson's disease at a cultural center in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Capoeira Luanda offers weekly classes, live performances, and interactive workshops. All ages and skill levels are welcome, ...

Capoeira became a widespread practice at the beginning of the 20th century—outlaws, bodyguards and mercenaries used it. Even some politicians practiced as a way to sway constituents.

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art combining music, dance, and combat movements. Originating in 16th-century Brazil among enslaved Africans, capoeira began as an act of resistance.

Capoeira Angola has a ritualistic feel and the movements are predominantly low to the ground, with the focus on precision. This is why the music is slower than in the dominant version, known as ...

Capoeira is a reflection of life and the interconnectedness of the world, says Romualdo. "When we get together, if you look at it, we make a circle.

A Brazilian physical therapist has been leading a unique project in Rio de Janeiro since 2018, trying to help patients with Parkinson's disease with capoeira classes. It's a movement practice that ...