| Academia |
Capoeira school |
| Agogô |
Bell, traditional instrument from Africa, different pitched cowbells played with a stick. |
| Aluno |
Student |
| Angola |
A traditional style of capoeira |
| Angoleiro |
Practicioner of capoeira Angola |
| Apelido |
Nickname |
| Arame |
Metal string on the berimbau |
| Arrastão |
Capoeira takedown |
| Atabaque |
Drum |
| Ataque |
Attacking move |
| Aú |
Cartwheel |
| Axé |
"Aché (axé, asé) is the magic force that moves all things in the universe according to the African religions in Brazil. It exists in all realms of nature and can be transmitted through specific rituals. Although Capoeira has no direct connection with religion, the capoeiristas, as the majority of the Brazilians, are related one way or another with Afro-Brazilian rituals. Aché in Capoeira means the connection with the roots, a special energy to be developed by any capoeirista. To wish aché to someone means to wish good luck. For those who believe, some special people transmit aché through their wishes." - Mestre Acordeon |