One distinguishing feature of the championship is that it offers participants free bed, board and transport so that finances do not act as a barrier to participation.

Athletes are awarded gold, silver, bronze and diploma medals - There are five judges, each respectively assessing the rhythm and 'game', safety and deviation from attack, regulation of movements and elasticity, and quality of offensive.   

capoeira is an art form that combines combat, dance, music and play and is performed to chanting and percussion.

It was created in the early 20th century by Brazilian slaves with African heritage - In late 2014 it was given UN cultural heritage status to help preserve it as a core Brazilian tradition.