While there is much debate over the origins of capoeira, most researchers believe it is rooted in African tribal dances and rituals. It evidently made its way to Brazil during the days of slave trading.
Sekalipun ada banyak perdebatan tentang asal mula kapoeira, kebanyakan peneliti percaya bahwa seni ini berakar dari tarian dan ritus suku Afrika, yang tampaknya diperkenalkan ke Brasil selama masa perdagangan budak.