Yes, capoeira contributed to breaking. Queda de rins (baby freeze), corta capim, piao de mão, many other movements have found their way into break dancing.
I have met João Grande. Didn't understand a word.
https://www.geledes.org.br/os-herois-que-espalharam-a-capoeira-pelo-mundo-e-influenciaram-ate-o-breaking/