The gracefully deceptive techniques of Capoeira versus the direct and deadly strikes of Muay Thai are demonstrated in this great video: Muay Thai fighter vs Capoeira fighter
Read about the martial art styles of Capoeira and Muay Thai here:
| STYLE | Capoeira | Muay Thai |
| FOUNDER | Unknown | Unknown |
| ORIGIN | Brazil | Thailand |
| HARD/SOFT | Hard and Soft | Hard |
| PHILOSOPHY | A "folk dance" originated by slaves in Brazil, Capoeira is steeped in ritual, music and religion. The true nature of Capoeira is combative, with striking techniques hidden in large, dance-like and acrobatic movements. A rhythmic art originally disguised as dance, it evolved into a combat martial art style. Combat practice was denied to slaves, but dance was not. Capoeira bridged the gap between. | In the 1500's, Thai soldiers trained in Muay Thai, or Thai boxing as it is also known. It is a close combat art designed for warfare, for use in place of weapons. In Muay Thai, elbows, knees, hands, shins and feet are used as deadly weapons, emphasizing the eight points of contact. This "science of eight limbs" has evolved into a popular martial art worldwide and the national sport of Thailand. |
| FURTHER READING | Nestor Capoeira. Capoeira: Roots of the Dance-Fight-Game. North Atlantic Books, 2002. ISBN: 978-1556434044 | Van Schuyver, Villalobos. Fighting Strategies of Muay Thai. Paladin Press, 2002. ISBN: 978-1581603583 |
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