What is the name of the Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music?
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Capoeira
Capoeira was developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil in the 16th century. The dance-like movements were a way to practice combat skills without appearing to be training for a fight.
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