Capoeira vs Mixed martial arts
Capoeira and Mixed martial arts side by side, from the facts recorded for each art.
| Capoeira | Mixed martial arts | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Brazil | — |
| Created | 16th century | — |
| Type | combat sport, martial arts and war dance | combat sport |
| Notable practitioners here | 4 | 2071 |
| Top countries of practitioners | Brazil | United States, Brazil and Japan |
| Equipment and weapons | — | glove, mouthguard, breeches and helmet |
| Weight classes | — | Yes |
Capoeira
Capoeira (Portuguese pronunciation: [kapuˈe(j)ɾɐ]) is an Afro-Brazilian martial art and game that includes elements of dance, acrobatics, music, and spirituality.
From the Wikipedia article Capoeira (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport based on striking and grappling, incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world.
From the Wikipedia article Mixed martial arts (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Facts from Wikidata (CC0): Q159452, Q114466. Practitioner counts are the people with a profile on this site. Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.