17This study aimed to characterize the anthropometric and functional profiles of 50 male elite 18 competitors at the 2017 Capoeira World Championship organized by ABADÁ Capoeira School in 19 the city of Rio de Janeiro. The competitors were divided into different weight categories: 20 lightweight (VIOLA, ≤76.9 kg; n = 15), intermediate weight (MEDIO, kg; n = 25), and 21 heavyweight (GUNGA, ≥86.0 kg; n = 10). Two evaluation batteries were performed: 1) 22 anthropometry and somatotype determination and 2) functional performance on push-up, sit-up, and 23 sit-and-reach tests; quadrant jump test (QJT); squat jump (SJ); and countermovement jump (CMJ). 24Results reveal that the mesomorphic component of the somatotype differed between the GUNGA 25 subgroup and other groups (F [2,47] = 7.617; p = 0.001), while ectomorphy differed between the 26 VIOLA and GUNGA subgroups (F [2,47] = 3.899; p = 0.027). The "endo-mesomorph" classification 27 predominated in the three investigated categories. For functional performance, there was a 28 difference in QJT between the VIOLA and GUNGA subgroups (F [2,47] = 4.299; p = 0.019). The 29 endomorphism had a negative correlation (p < 0.01) with the performance in the sit-up (r = -0.51), 30 push -up (r = -0.39), SJ (r = -0.45), and CMJ (r = -0.49). We concluded that at the international 31 level, male elite competitors show predominance in the mesomorphic component of the somatotype. 32 Furthermore, the endomorphic component correlated inversely with functional performance in trunk 33 and upper limb resistance tests and lower limb explosive strength tests. These results can help 34 coaches in targeting specific training programs for Capoeira athletes who aim for a high competitive 35 level.36 37Capoeira is defined as an athletic performance that comprises an attack and defense system with 40 individual character. It is considered a martial art and one of the most important popular 41 manifestations in Brazil, being the only sport recognized by the United Nations Educational, 42 Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity [1]. It 43 is currently practiced in >150 countries across the five continents [2] and by different social groups 44 [3]. This martial art has been influenced from several historical periods since the sixteenth century 45 and includes sport, education, and artistic, musical, and folkloric aspects in its play [4]. 46 47 Due to its popularity, Capoeira has been focused as an important study subject in the academic 48 environment [3]. Monteiro et al. (2015) [5] have verified the reaction time among Capoeira 49 practitioners with different experience times in the modality. Maia et al. (2010) [6] have compared 50 anthropometric and cardiovascular variables among Capoeira practitioners and sedentary 51 individuals. Additionally, some studies also have demonstrated that the practice of Capoeira can 52 chronically reflect cardiovascular [7] and neuromuscular benefits [8] in beginner practitioners. 53 54In contrast, the shape o...