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 ...
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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.
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Fair. Noticeably used book. Text is legible but may be soiled and have binding defects. Heavy wear to covers and pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included.
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Good. No guarantee that access code has not been previously used or that CD is included. Moderate dirt wear, wrinkling or creasing on cover or spine, good binding, moderate writing/highlighting. Used book stickers, residue, or marker may be on cover or edges of book.
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As New in Wraps jacket. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. First Edition, Second Printing. Soft cover 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall in illustrated cardstock wraps. As New and unread. Capoeira is a Dance-Fight-Game brought to Brazil by slaves in the 1500's, long forbidden but just driven underground. xxiii, 346pp inc. Bibliography; illustrated in b/w photos and line drawings. 200 p.
