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Book Synopsis: CAPOEIRA it's a game, a dance, a martial art! It's a way of expressing oneself through movement and music. With action-packed photographs and accessible text, readers are introduced to this exciting, popular game.
At Madinga Academy in Oakland, California, a group of girls and boys practice the acrobatic moves of capoeira. Then they begin to play games to the infectious, rhythmic beat of traditional music and singing. On to Brazil to experience capoeira in its historic birthplace, where it dates back four hundred years. Capoeira developed as a way of fighting among enslaved Africans, was outlawed by the government, and was permitted once again in 1930 as a martial art and game.
Back in Oakland, at an end-of-year ceremony, students receive their colored ropes indicating their levels of accomplishment. They also look forward to next year, and the fun of expressing themselves through the game, dance and martial art of capoeira.
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Elevate your senses with Capoeira: a captivating game, a mesmerizing dance, and a powerful martial art all in one! This unique discipline allows you to express your innermost self through dynamic movements and enchanting music. Immerse yourself in the world of capoeira through this enticing book, filled with stunning photographs and engaging text. Witness the energetic acrobatic skills of the talented boys and girls at Madinga Academy in Oakland, California, as they master the art of capoeira.
Travel with us to Brazil, the historical birthplace of capoeira, where this breathtaking practice originated over four hundred years ago. Discover the roots of this martial art, initially used by enslaved Africans as a form of self-defense. Despite being outlawed by the government, capoeira resurfaced in 1930 as both a martial art and a spirited game.
Intrigued? Be part of the vibrant capoeira community in Oakland, where students enthusiastically participate in an exhilarating end-of-year ceremony. Witness their achievements as they receive colorful ropes, symbolizing their levels of accomplishment. With each passing year, they eagerly anticipate the joy of expressing themselves through the enthralling game, expressive dance, and empowering martial art of capoeira.
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