Capoeira, a form of martial art disguised as dance, is now being used in Brazil to help patients with Parkinson's disease.

AGED 21 Matthew and Heidi Eales gave up their day jobs and decided to fully focus on their love for teaching Brazilian martial art, Capoeira, in Townsville.

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Capoeira is a dynamic art form that blends dance, martial arts, acrobatics and music. Originating in Brazil, it was born out of resistance — developed by enslaved Africans who used rhythm and movement ...

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Video. A unique programme in Rio de Janeiro is helping people with Parkinson’s disease manage their symptoms through the art of capoeira.

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