>> There are currently many definitions of the capoeira. One refers to an area of forest or jungle that has been cleared by burning or cutting down. Another refers to a large round basket called a capa commonly worn on the head by urban slaves selling wares. It also is often used to define the rooster's movements during fight.

>> Capoeira is marked by deft, tricky movements often played in the ground or completely inverted which has a strong acrobatic component and is always played with a music. The art of Capoeira is depicted in these attractively designed shirts.