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Capoeira: African Brazilian Karate

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This was single handedly the most outrageous farce I have ever seen in my life. I don't even know how this got published. It is chock full of atrocious falsities, misspellings, and story-like nonsense. Aside from all that, the book is also told in a very racist context, and practicioners of capoeira know that capoeira unites the races, not creates something to segregate. Capoeiristas come in every age, gender, race, and nationality. I would definately advise writing to the publisher to get this book off the presses. This book spreads the disease of ignorance. Avoid this "publication" at all costs.

This book was a complete waste of my time and money. As I read it, I wondered if the author actually had any idea what capoeira is. I might be completely wrong, but I am pretty sure that the people of Portugal, who brought the slaves to Brazil, don't have blonde hair or blue eyes. I just feel bad for the rest of the people who actually bought this thinking they would learn about capoeira.

This author had no factual information and had ascant viewpoint into the actual waycapoeira is played and lived. Everything he has said hasbeen proven incorrect by other books, and I definitely did not like this book at all. Anyonewho said that this book would enhance their viewpoint and knowledge of capoeira, then they should learn more about it.

At first I thought that the author's titling of the book using the word "karate" was a joke.

"Capoeira: African Brazilian Martial Art"

Now that is how it should've have been titled. Karate just doesn't equate with Capoeira. Any martial art having to do with "karate" is of course Japanese, or of it's influence thereof. It's really sad that this book has even gotten this far with a title like that. My suggestion? Shy away from this book.

It is difficult to review this "book" due to the fact that it's very poorly written, it lacks structure, and it has no particular point or theme beyond its blatant pro-African American agenda. The sad thing is that there is a very powerful connection between Capoeria and Africa, but the author misses the point completely by indulging in ficitional (and often downright incoherent) tribal Capoeira fantasies, rather than delving into its the actual history and traditions.

Poor penmanship can be forgiven, but this "book" is just plain irresponsible, without substance and grossley misleading to anyone looking for information about Capoeira

I'm thrilled there's been so many accurate reviews for this title, telling of its misconceptions and predjudices. But remember its possible that it could be sold other places...

I'm contecting the publisher, and if possible the author himself.
Fredom of speach, freedom of press, I know; but there's no reason why any knowing person should have to even read such ignorant things...

This book not only contains false hoods about Capoeira, but also makes it to be percieved as a black against white issue. Capoeira is a martial art that uses fluidity and grace to master it. When one such as Mr. Salaam uses such racialy idealistic notations it clearly makes it out to be rigid and unliberating. All other books I've read on Capoeira are about the art itself, are informative, and very very well written, this is the worst exception, not only should this book be read as an example of what Capoeira is not, but what we all should not posses in our hearts.

This book Documents the cultural elements which fused to create Capoeira as a mode of self defense. The book is not Racist,as some comentaries state,rather it tells the story of Capoeira from the perspective of the oppressed Africans who created the Art. It was a tool of liberation! Capoeira:'African Brazilian Karate' is a resource for anyone interested in Capoeira and its African origins.