Editing Capoeira (section)

=== Malandragem ===
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''[[Malandragem]]'' is a word that comes from ''malandro'', a man who used [[street smarts]] to make a living. In the 19th century, capoeira was quite similar to the type of urban person who was a constant source of trouble — the ''malandro'' (punk).{{sfn|Talmon-Chvaicer|2008|p=169}}

In the 19th century [[Rio de Janeiro]], the capoeirista was a ''malandro'' (a rogue) and a criminal, expert in the use of kicks (''golpes''), sweeps (''rasteiras'') and head-butts (''cabeçadas''), as well in the use of blade weapons.{{sfn|Capoeira|2007|p=11}}

In capoeira, ''malandragem'' is the ability to quickly understand an opponent's intentions, and during a fight or a game, fool, trick and deceive him.<ref>Diaz, J. D. (2017). Between repetition and variation: A musical performance of malícia in capoeira. ''Ethnomusicology Forum'', 26(1), 46–68. doi:10.1080/17411912.2017.1309297</ref>

A popular Brazilian saying, "''Malandro demais se atrapalha''" means that when one tries to be too clever or smart, instead of confusing his opponent, he confuses himself.{{sfn|Capoeira|2007|p=33}}