Capoeira was created by slaves, in Brazil, approximately 400 yrs. ago as a martial art. Capoeira possesses a very unique style that brings together beauty and power, developing mental balance, physical conditioning, self-defense, music and a profound sense of art, all at once. More than a martial art, Capoeira is also a social event filled with tradition and history. The one thing that stands out for someone witnessing a Capoeira game for the first time is the music. The music and lyrics play a big part in the way the game or jogo(jo-go) will be conducted. The movements of the players are very different from any other type of martial art. A circle or roda (ho-da) is formed with the musicians. This is where the players usually enter the roda with a cartwheel or some other type of move. Once in the roda the players (Capoeiristas) move and interact/react in various combinations of acrobatic and poetic moves. Capoeira has two forms, Angola (an-goal- la) and Regional (hey-zion-nal). Angola is the original form. Regional was developed much later.