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A Street-Smart Song : Capoeira Philosophy and Inner Life
A Street-Smart Song delves into the boundless philosophical depths of capoeira, the fascinating synthesis of Brazilian dance and self-defense. Drawing from a wide range of sources — the streets of Salvador and Rio de Janeiro, the teachings of the old masters Pastinha, Bimba, and Leopoldina, and the brutal economic realities inflicted on the poorest of Brazil — Nestor Capoeira paints an indelible portrait of this living art, its spiritual heritage, and its vital place in a world hypnotized by media and crushed by poverty. The traditional poems and songs of capoeira are here, along with the author’s lively discussions of everything from the space age and television’s impact on third world culture to Candomble and capoeira’s life-changing lessons. Rounding out this absorbing cultural survey are historical photos, sketches of weapons and instruments, and fully illustrated movements, taught step by step.
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Capoeira: Roots of the Dance-Fight-Game
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 that 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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The Little Capoeira Book
This is the basic book for all beginners because it gives a panoramic and over-all view of Capoeira in all it aspects.The book starts off by giving an in-depth history of the Brazilian art. The last half of the book deals with the movements and techniques of Capoeira such as: offensive and defensive movements, basic kicks, takedowns, advanced kicks and movements, head butts, hand strikes, and knee and elbow strikes. Each of the techniques and maneuvers are vividly depicted by drawings that are very easy to understand and learn from. There is also an explanation of both Angola and Regional versions of most of the techniques. This book gives a very good description of the history, game, and philosophy of Capoeira. The book contains diagrams showing various positions and movements and discusses attacking and defending strategies and the critical aspects of feinting. Over 100 photographs and illustrations are included.
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Cordao de Ouro Movie (1977)
The worlds first real Capoeira feature movie Cordao de Ouro (1977) was made in the luscious jungles surrounding Rio de Janeiro. Unfortunately the film was untraceable for years, also in Brazil. Together with main actor and star Nestor Capoeira we managed to get hold of some VHS tapes of the movie. You can now buy the film here for only 20 euros! Just send an email to info@capoeira-events.nl for details.
The story
Mestre Nestor plays Jorge, a runaway slave from the futuristic goldmines of Eldorado. During his heroic battle against the local dictator he encounters various exponents of Afro-Brazilian culture: Capoeira (with mestre Leopoldina), candomblé, maculelé, bumba-meu-boi and more. Will Jorge succeed in destroying the patua (charm) of the slaveholder? The story is clearly also a commentary on the then ruling dictatorial regime of Brazil, but still managed to surpass censorship.
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The 2002 Capoeira performance at the Kennedy Center
with Nestor Capoeira and his 2 sons, Bruno and Jorge Itapuan Beiramar (who produced the show), and a group of extremly talented palyers including Mestre Cobrinha. The interesting part is that many of the players didn't know each other and were playing for the first time on stage.
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The 2003 Capoeira performance at the Kennedy Center.
The 2002 performance was a great success and Nestor and his 2 sons came back, once more for one more show at the worldy reknown Kennedy Center at Washington D.C.
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The Roots of the Dance-Fight-Game (1992)
by Nestor Capoeira and Mestre Toni Vargas.
Nestor and Toni Vargas explain (in english) the use of the 3 different beriumbaus (low, medium and high-pitched) in each different tongue of both Capoeira Angola and Regional. With many beautiful songs by Nestor and Toni Vargas.
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