Capoeira and Social Inclusion in Brazilian Basic Education: Capoeira as an Instrument for Social Inclusion in Physical Education in Brazilian Basic Education

The aim of this work is to discuss and understand Capoeira as a fundamental element in the expansion of Physical Education for the transformation of Brazilian Basic Education. Capoeira is part of the culture of a people and this cultural heritage is given by the elements used within a process of social transformation. Not forgetting that the art of capoeira is education, culture, musicality, body language and, above all, it brings values from our ancestors in and to the history of Brazil, contributing to the full development of the student, with a view to acquiring knowledge and skills in the formation of attitudes and values. Capoeira is genuinely Brazilian and comes in many shapes and colours and is sometimes seen as a game, a dance and/or even a fight. In this way, valuing the fundamentals of Capoeira is valuing Brazilian popular culture!