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why do you think that became -- >> some people say that this is inspired by the animal movements. >> in a recent study observing the comparative destructive power between kicks from various martial arts, of karate, muy thai and tae kwon do, it was capoeira that packed the most ferocious impact. the colonial masters knew this and made it illegal for much of brazil's history. today maestras like johnji and paulina teach in classrooms and on stages. >> originally it was a male-dominated activity. when did that change? >> since the '60s. we start our process in the beginning of the '80s. and nowadays we have hundreds of women practice capoeira. >> what was it like in the beginning, the very first women who did it? >> mothers or fathers or the family -- >> right. >> said that capoeira is not for women, why do you decide to do this? >> afro-brazilian cuisine is the result of many, many years of cooks experimenting with african and portuguese dishes combined with local ingredients like seafood, chilies, coconut milk. this is angelica's house. open one day a week as a restaurant serving her unique style of bahian dishes. >> beautiful. wow. look at that. >> looks very good.