Capoeira group to perform this weekend

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30: The graceful movements of the martial art Caporeira will be  on display for the public to enjoy as part of a ceremony taking place on Sunday.

Capoeira Camara is having its second Batizado e Troca Cordaos (Baptism and the Change of Cords) at Somersfield Academy at 2pm.

The group will be bringing in its head instructor (Contra Mestre Bola), as well as overseas professors and students.

Capoeira is a martial art created by African slaves in Brazil approxiamtely 400 years ago. The self defence technique incorporates kicks, escapes, strikes, and other moves.

It is set to music played with AfroBrazilian instruments played by the martial artists themselves.

The Batizado is an event where students who have been training for six months and over receive their first cord (or belt). They play against an intructor level teacher. This year, for the first time, the group has eight children aged between eight and 12-years-old who will be getting their first cord, as well as adult students.

Capoeira Camara will also be perfoming as part of Bermuda Nights at Barr’s Bay Park this Saturday at 9:30pm.