[PDF.10zq] Capoeira: The History of an Afro-Brazilian Martial Art (Sport in the Global Society)

Capoeira: The History of an Afro-Brazilian Martial Art (Sport in the Global Society)

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 | #597898 in Books |  2002-10-03 |  2002-10-01 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 |  9.90 x.64 x6.90l,1.31 | File type: PDF | 284 pages

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||1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.| Scholarly Work|By J. King|This volume by Assuncao is truly a scholarly work that would be difficult, indeed tedious, for the typical layperson. However, if you really want to see opposing opinions, substantiated research, and great attention to detail, this is the martial arts (cultural) history text for you. I definitely disagree with some of the authors conclusions but that| ||'In seven meticulously researched chapters, based on archival research, the published historical research in Portuguese and English, interviews with 17 masters, and analysis of twelve capoeira magazines published in Brazil, the USA and Germany, Assunc

Originally the preserve of Afro-Brazilian slaves, the marginalized and the underclasses in Brazilian society, capoeira is now a mainstream sport, taught in Brazilian schools and practised by a range of social classes around the world. Some advocates now seek Olympic recognition for Capoeira.
This apparent change in the meaning and purpose of Capeoira has led to conflicts between traditionalists, who view capoeira as their heritage descended from the maroons, a weapon...

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