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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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This book is part of a series of books about African and African-American related history. It gives the reader an introduction to Capoeira and is a very good book for children. There are better books for individuals who want more detailed information about Capoeira. However, this is a good selection for someone who does not know much about Capoeira.
Published on March 29, 2001 by N. M. Boyd
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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The book "Capoeira - a martial art and a cultural tradition" is worthless if you're already into Capoeira. Most of the facts (and the song lyrics/translations) have been taken from Bira Almeidas book - "Capoeira - a brazilian artform", by that one instead! You can also get better information on Capoeira, just by seraching for "Capoeira" on...
Published on October 16, 2000 by Michael Mårtensson
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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By Michael Mårtensson (Sweden) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Capoeira: A Martial Art and a Cultural Tradition (Library of African American Arts and Culture) (Library Binding)
The book "Capoeira - a martial art and a cultural tradition" is worthless if you're already into Capoeira. Most of the facts (and the song lyrics/translations) have been taken from Bira Almeidas book - "Capoeira - a brazilian artform", by that one instead! You can also get better information on Capoeira, just by seraching for "Capoeira" on the Internet! But if you want a lousy copy of Almeidas book, including a lot of wrongly named movements and stuff like that, buy this one!Even the layout and photography is bad! Stay away!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Misconception?,
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This review is from: Capoeira: A Martial Art and a Cultural Tradition (Library of African American Arts and Culture) (Library Binding)
I just wanted to say that I read the info on the back of the book, and when it said that Capoeira would be featured in the 2004 Athens Olympics, I was esctatic because my boyfriend practices Capoeira and I had hopes of surprising him with the information. Little did I know that when I signed on the official 2004 Athens Olympic site and looked up the sports featured, Capoeira would not be listed. Perhaps the info on the book should be rewritten?
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This review is from: Capoeira: A Martial Art and a Cultural Tradition (Library of African American Arts and Culture) (Library Binding)
This book is part of a series of books about African and African-American related history. It gives the reader an introduction to Capoeira and is a very good book for children. There are better books for individuals who want more detailed information about Capoeira. However, this is a good selection for someone who does not know much about Capoeira.
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Good Place to Start,
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This review is from: Capoeira: A Martial Art and a Cultural Tradition (Library of African American Arts and Culture) (Library Binding)
Capoeira:A Martial Art and a Cultural Tradition is a good place to learn what Capoeira is. It is NOT a book to teach Capoeira. It gives a good history of this beautiful art as well as a brief insight into how it is performed. The only downside is that it continually refers to Capoeira as a game when it is really so much more.
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Capoeira: A Martial Art and a Cultural Tradition (Library of African American Arts and Culture) by Jane Atwood (Library Binding - Jan. 1999)
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