Capoeira in Saint-Gilles: 'People who are shy at first, end up joining in'

If you want to practice capoeira in Brussels, you can join vzw Capoeira Bruxelles - Angoleiros do Mar since 2014. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines dance, acrobatics and music. It was practised by enslaved Africans in Brazil in the early 16th century. "Playing in a roda while so many people are watching you is liberating. You are no longer aware of your body. You just play. You live in the moment."