Capoeira is a Brazilian artform developed in the 1500s by slaves. It is mixed of Martial Arts, Dance, Acrobatic, Music and Philosophy. It is marked by deft, tricky movements often played on the ground or completely inverted. Capoeira also has a strong acrobatic component in some versions and is always played with music.
Below are few videos of capoeira documentary, that will help you to understand more what capoeira is:
