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Capoeira


Capoeira
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Author : Matthias Röhrig Assunção
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis US
Release Date : 2005

Capoeira written by Matthias Röhrig Assunção and has been published by Taylor & Francis US this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Capoeira (Dance) categories.


Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art now spreading over the rest of the world and this book, the only complete history of the art in the English language, traces the history of the martial art and examines its influence.



The Hidden History Of Capoeira


The Hidden History Of Capoeira
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Author : Maya Talmon-Chvaicer
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2010-01-01

The Hidden History Of Capoeira written by Maya Talmon-Chvaicer and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.


Capoeira, a Brazilian battle dance and national sport, has become popular all over the world. First brought to Brazil by African slaves and first documented in the late eighteenth century, capoeira has undergone many transformations as it has diffused throughout Brazilian society and beyond, taking on a multiplicity of meanings for those who participate in it and for the societies in which it is practiced. In this book, Maya Talmon-Chvaicer combines cultural history with anthropological research to offer an in-depth study of the development and meaning of capoeira, starting with the African cultures in which it originated and continuing up to the present day. Using a wealth of primary sources, Talmon-Chvaicer analyzes the outlooks on life, symbols, and rituals of the three major cultures that inspired capoeira—the Congolese (the historic area known today as Congo-Angola), the Yoruban, and the Catholic Portuguese cultures. As she traces the evolution of capoeira through successive historical eras, Talmon-Chvaicer maintains a dual perspective, depicting capoeira as it was experienced, observed, and understood by both Europeans and Africans, as well as by their descendants. This dual perspective uncovers many covert aspects of capoeira that have been repressed by the dominant Brazilian culture. This rich study reclaims the African origins and meanings of capoeira, while also acknowledging the many ways in which Catholic-Christian culture has contributed to it. The book will be fascinating reading not only for scholars but also for capoeira participants who may not know the deeper spiritual meanings of the customs, amulets, and rituals of this jogo da vida, "game of life."



Embodying Brazil


Embodying Brazil
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Author : Sara Delamont
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2017-01-06

Embodying Brazil written by Sara Delamont and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-06 with Sports & Recreation categories.


The practice of capoeira, the Brazilian dance-fight-game, has grown rapidly in recent years. It has become a popular leisure activity in many cultures, as well as a career for Brazilians in countries across the world including the US, the UK, Canada and Australia. This original ethnographic study draws on the latest research conducted on capoeira in the UK to understand this global phenomenon. It not only presents an in-depth investigation of the martial art, but also provides a wealth of data on masculinities, performativity, embodiment, globalisation and rites of passage. Centred in cultural sociology, while drawing on anthropology and the sociology of sport and dance, the book explores the experiences of those learning and teaching capoeira at a variety of levels. From beginners’ first encounters with this martial art to the perspectives of more advanced students, it also sheds light on how teachers experience their own re-enculturation as they embody the exotic ‘other’. Embodying Brazil: An Ethnography of Diasporic Capoeira is fascinating reading for all capoeira enthusiasts, as well as for anyone interested in the sociology of sport, sport and social theory, sport, race and ethnicity, or Latin-American Studies.



Capoeira Beyond Brazil


Capoeira Beyond Brazil
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Author : Aniefre Essien
language : en
Publisher: Blue Snake Books
Release Date : 2008

Capoeira Beyond Brazil written by Aniefre Essien and has been published by Blue Snake Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Performing Arts categories.


A look at the history, techniques, and uses of capoeira, a martial art/dance form that originated with African slaves in Brazil.



Capoeira


Capoeira
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Author : Liz Goggerly
language : en
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Release Date : 2011-01-01

Capoeira written by Liz Goggerly and has been published by Lerner Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.


The amazing mix of martial arts, dance, and gravity-defying acrobatics makes capoeira one of today's most fascinating dance styles.



The Little Capoeira Book Revised Edition


The Little Capoeira Book Revised Edition
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Author : Nestor Capoeira
language : en
Publisher: Blue Snake Books
Release Date : 2007-12-26

The Little Capoeira Book Revised Edition written by Nestor Capoeira and has been published by Blue Snake Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-26 with Sports & Recreation categories.


Nestor Capoeira, a long-time teacher of capoeira and noted mestre (master), begins this revised edition of his bestseller with an in-depth history of the Brazilian art, giving the most popular theories for the origins and purposes of this movement that combines the grace of dance with lethal self-defense techniques in a unique game-song structure. He discusses some of the most famous capoeristas and their influence on the art. In addition, he describes how the two major branches of capoeira (Angola and Regional) came about and the differences between them. The Little Capoeira Book’s clear descriptions of the game, or jogo, explain the actual application of capoeira, vaguely similar to sparring but very different in purpose and style. The music of capoeira, which is played during all jogo, is also examined, along with its main instrument, the berimbau. The author includes a how-to guide with photographs showing basic moves for beginners, with offensive and defensive applications for simple kicks, takedowns, advanced kicks and movements, head butts, hand strikes, and knee and elbow strikes. Each technique is vividly depicted with drawings that are easy to understand and learn from, and mestre capoeira includes an explanation of both Angola and Regional versions.



Capoeira


Capoeira
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Author : Jane Atwood
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 1998-12-15

Capoeira written by Jane Atwood and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-12-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.


Traces the roots and history of the martial art which was developed by Brazilian slaves and combines dance, play, ritual, and self-defense.



Power In Practice


Power In Practice
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Author : Sergio González Varela
language : en
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Release Date : 2017-09-01

Power In Practice written by Sergio González Varela and has been published by Berghahn Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-01 with Performing Arts categories.


Considering the concept of power in capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian ritual art form, Varela describes ethnographically the importance that capoeira leaders (mestres) have in the social configuration of a style called Angola in Bahia, Brazil. He analyzes how individual power is essential for an understanding of the modern history of capoeira, and for the themes of embodiment, play, cosmology, and ritual action. The book also emphasizes the great significance that creativity and aesthetic expression have for capoeira’s practice and performance.



Ring Of Liberation


Ring Of Liberation
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Author : J. Lowell Lewis
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 1992-09-15

Ring Of Liberation written by J. Lowell Lewis and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-09-15 with Family & Relationships categories.


Capoeira originated in early slave culture and is practiced widely today by urban Brazilians and others. At once game, sport, mock combat, and ritualized performance, it involves two players who dance and "battle" within a ring of musicians and singers. Stunning physical performances combine with music and poetry in a form as expressive in movement as it is in word.



Capoeira


Capoeira
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Author : Nestor Capoeira
language : en
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Release Date : 2012-09-04

Capoeira written by Nestor Capoeira and has been published by North Atlantic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-04 with Sports & Recreation categories.


Capoeira is simultaneously a dance, a fight, and a game. Created by the Africans brought to Brazil as slaves beginning in 1500, capoeira was forbidden by law but survived underground. When open practice was allowed in the 1930s it soon became very popular. Capoeira came to America around 1975, and has become widely recognized by dancers and martial artists. The author discusses capoeira's evolution from Brazilian street play into a way of life. The philosophy of capoeira, and the practical and spiritual benefits of this philosophy, are also discussed. Instructions and exercises in intermediate and advanced skills take up where the author's previous book left off. The book includes 100 black-and-white photos and illustrations.