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Key Combat Sports Vocabulary - Capoeira

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Key Combat Sports Vocabulary
capoeira
capoeira
[noun]

a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music

Ex: She has been practicing capoeira for years and has mastered its fluid movements. 
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Brazilian
Brazilian
[Adjective]

relating to Brazil or its people

Ex: Brazilian cuisine features a variety of dishes, including feijoada, a hearty black bean stew typically served with rice. 
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martial arts

any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.

Ex: He has been studying martial arts since he was a child, starting with karate and later branching out into jiu-jitsu. 
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Portuguese

the Romance language of Portugal and Brazil

Ex: He took a course in Portuguese to better understand Brazilian culture. 
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self-defense

the actions taken by an individual to protect themselves or their property from harm or damage

Ex: He took martial arts classes for self-defense. 
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exercise
exercise
[noun]

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

Ex: He avoids strenuous exercise due to his heart condition. 
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fun
fun
[Adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

Ex: The fun day at the amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement. 
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dance
dance
[noun]

a series of rhythmical movements performed to a particular type of music

Ex: Learning a new dance can be challenging but fun. 
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music
music
[noun]

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

Ex: He plays the piano and enjoys composing beautiful music. 
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fighting
fighting
[noun]

the act of engaging in physical combat or conflict, or any contest or struggle between individuals, groups, or forces

Ex: The intense fighting between the two rival factions lasted for several days. 
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Brazil
Brazil
[noun]

the largest country in both South America and Latin America

Ex: Brazil is known for its diverse ecosystems, including the Amazon rainforest, which is home to countless species of wildlife. 
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to protect

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: A majority of Democrats believe that such regulations protect the public. 
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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sport
sport
[noun]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Ex: Basketball is a dynamic sport that demands quick thinking and agility. 
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kick
kick
[noun]

the act of delivering a blow with the foot

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jump
jump
[noun]

the act of springing or leaping into the air

Ex: The athlete made a perfect jump over the hurdle. 
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to avoid
to avoid
[Verb]

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

Ex: To prevent a confrontation, he tried to avoid his ex-girlfriend at the party. 
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drum
drum
[noun]

a musical instrument consisting of a hollow, round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by hitting it with sticks or hands

Ex: Drum lessons have helped him improve his sense of rhythm. 
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rhythm
rhythm
[noun]

a visual or design principle involving repetition or alternation of elements to create movement or flow

Ex: The wallpaper has a rhythm created by repeating patterns. 
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control
control
[noun]

the power to manage or direct someone or something

Ex: The government’s control of the economy affects everyone. 
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to think
to think
[Verb]

to use your mind to understand something, solve a problem, make a decision, etc. or to use it to consider someone or something

Ex: He couldn't think of a good answer to the question. 
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respect
respect
[noun]

admiration for someone or something because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

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to greet
to greet
[Verb]

to give someone a sign of welcoming or a polite word when meeting them

Ex: People commonly greet each other with a friendly "hello" or a warm smile. 
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match
match
[noun]

a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.

Ex: The soccer match ended in a tie, with both teams scoring two goals each. 
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beginner
beginner
[noun]

someone who has just started to learn or do something; a person who is new to a field or activity

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cord
cord
[noun]

a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton

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different
different
[Adjective]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

Ex: He had a different perspective on the movie. 
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to bring together

to assist individuals in solving disagreements and becoming closer

Ex: His speech aimed to bring the community together for a common cause. 
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each other
each other
[pronoun]

used to refer to two or more people or things when they are doing something mutually or reciprocally

Ex: Sarah and Tom helped each other with their homework. 
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to sing
to sing
[Verb]

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

Ex: At the karaoke night, everyone got a chance to sing. 
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to share
to share
[Verb]

to communicate or express one's thoughts, personal encounters, emotions, secrets, etc. with others

Ex: She finally decided to share her long-held secret with her best friend. 
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art
art
[noun]

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

Ex: Ballet is an art that combines movement and music in a beautiful way. 
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history
history
[noun]

a description of a past event available in the form of a writing or recorded voice

Ex: The book contains the history of ancient Egypt. 
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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to practice

to do or play something many times to become good at it

Ex: Musicians regularly practice their instruments to improve their skills. 
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