The present study within its scope brings forth notes that outline the current configurations of
Capoeira and its functions in the everyday social context. From the premise that Capoeira is a
practice originating from the diaspora as a means to resist an oppressive system (ABIB,
2004), and it was consolidated in Brazil during the period of slavery (Rego, 1968), it still
endures and has both national and international reach, being present in over 150 countries
across the five continents according to the latest survey by IPHAN (2014). The central
concern of this research endeavor lies in comprehending the resilience of a longstanding
practice stemming from the era of enslavement in the context of the contemporary capitalist
system. As posited by Mészáros (2005), which commodifies all aspects of existence.
References employed for this study include Marx (2007, 2008, 2011, 2013), Mészáros (2005,
2015), Antunes (2009), Vasquez (2011), and various others, thereby providing foundational
insights into the workings of the aforementioned system were used. Regarding Capoeira, this
study draws upon the works of Rego (1968), Brito and Granada (2021), Khol (2014), Araújo
(2006, 2008), Campos (2001, 2009), Falcão (2004, 2011), Abib (2004), among others, to
elucidate the conditions and various facets through which Capoeira has evolved as a sporting
and cultural practice, persevering over time and in response to structural changes driven by
capitalism. In pursuit of comprehending how Capoeira endures to the present day and the
dimensions it encompasses, an extensive search was conducted both nationally and
internationally to engage with individuals who have been practitioners of Capoeira for a
minimum of ten years. They were queried about the ways in which Capoeira manifests itself
within their respective contexts. As a result, it was observed that there have been numerous
changes in this practice since its inception. However, it is its ability to undergo
metamorphosis that has enabled it to adapt to social demands, transforming itself into a
pluralistic practice. However, its condition as a commodity was emphasized as predominant.
This path has ensured other possibilities for survival within the capitalist system, with labor
(both in its formative and subsistence aspects) serving as the foundation that has facilitated its
longevity and continuity to the present day, reaffirming Capoeira's embryonic role as a form
of resistance in diverse circumstances.
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