Capoeira in Barcelona -

This martial art is distinguished by kicks, sweeps, elbow jabs, knee thrusts and head butts between two “players” surrounded by a circle of onlookers called a roda. The “match” is accompanied by instruments specific to the sport including a bowed instrument, a drum and a Brazilian tambourine. The pace of the players and the moves being executed is determined by the musicians, combining music and rhythm with athletic agility makes this sport a real spectacle to behold.

It’s difficult to place Capoeira into one category because it is very much both a sport and an art, spiritual and physical. In any case, while you’re in Barcelona stop by a gym or Park Ciutadella on Sundays when the weather is nice to check out Capoeira for yourself.