Afro-Brazilian Martial Arts : Capoeira

Join Student Life in a Live Demonstration of Afro Brazilian Martial Arts! See description below!

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art disguised as a dance and performed to musical instruments and traditional Brazilian songs. It is comprised of specific offensive and defensive movements and, unlike in other martial arts, the participant is constantly in motion. It evolved from enslaved Africans who liberated themselves using cultural knowledge and cunning tactics.

Anthony Pierce has been practicing this art for 8 years, and will share a historical lesson along with a demonstration which others are encouraged to join.