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Portuguese-style bullfighting differs in many aspects from Spanish-style bullfighting. The ''cavaleiros'' and the ''forcados'' are unique as well as the horsewomen (''cavaleiras''). ==Main figures== * ''Cavaleiros'' - A horseman or woman (rider), dressed in traditional 18th century costumes fights the bull from horseback. The horses are Portuguese Lusitanos, specially trained for the fights. These horses are usually skilled in ''dressage'' and may exhibit their art in the arena. The purpose of this fight is to stab three or four ''bandarilhas'' (small javelins) in the back of the bull. In the past, horseback bullfighters were often members of old aristocratic families. The horsewomen (''cavaleiras'') are a pioneer and unique feature of the Portuguese bullfighting. Ana Batista, Sónia Matias, Ana Rita and Joana Andrade are among the first and most renowned ''cavaleiras'' of Portugal. * ''Forcados'' - The forcados are a group of eight men who challenge the bull directly, without any protection or weapon of defense. The front man provokes the bull into a charge to perform a ''pega de cara'' or ''pega de caras'' (face catch). The front man secures the animal's head and is quickly aided by his fellows who surround and secure the animal until he is subdued. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. In California, these men sometimes take the humorous nickname of 'Suicide Squad'. * ''Matadores'' - Same as the Spanish ''matadores'', but they do not kill the bull in the end. WWE's 'Los Matadores' are a prime example. * ''Bandarilheiros'' - These men are the matador's and/or cavaleiro's helpers in the arena. They are skillful and wear the suit of light as the matador, except not with the gold sequins. While in the arena, they are holding the gold/pink cape to distract or position the bull. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Portuguese-style bullfighting」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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