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A group of India boys demonstrates Capoeira at Decathlon's store in New Delhi. The crowd watches the boys performing and meanwhile a kid joins them and performs stunts. A girl from the group plays the Atabaque and the guy next to her plays the Berimbeu. Capoeira is a martial art that combines elements of fight, acrobatics, music, dance and rituals in a very elegant and magnetic way. Performed by two people, it is often called “Capoeira game” that is played, not a fight. Capoeira is always played with a smile on face symbolizing that the capoeiristas are not afraid of the danger that is coming. The uniqueness of Capoeira will give your body physical strength, power and flexibility and your mind self-confidence, concentration, courage and creativity. I’ve heard many people say that Capoeira
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