The Little Capoeira Book, Revised Edition by Nestor Capoeira - ISBN: 9781583941980
Paperback
Dance, fight, and play: unlock the secrets of Brazilian capoeira.

The Little Capoeira Book, Revised Edition

  • Paperback

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    15 July 2011

Summary

Nestor Capoeira, a long-time teacher of capoeira and noted mestre (master), begins this revised edition of his bestseller with an in-depth history of the Brazilian art, giving the most popular theories for the origins and purposes of this movement that combines the grace of dance with lethal self-defense techniques in a unique game-song structure. He discusses some of the most famous capoeristas and their influence on the art. In addition, he describes how the two major branches of capoeira (…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781583941980
ISBN-10:1583941983
Author:Nestor Capoeira, Alex Ladd
Publisher:North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Imprint:North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:240
Edition:2nd
Release Date:15 July 2011
Weight:329g
Dimensions:14mm x 153mm x 228mm
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The Little Capoeira Book, Revised Edition by Nestor Capoeira - ISBN: 9781583941980
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Capoeirista, historian, sociologist, actor, author, teacher, and inquisitive traveler Nestor Capoeria presents the reader with a unique and personal vision of Capoeira. I hope all students of Capoeira will have the opportunity to use his teaching for their own growth and understanding of this art.”
—Bira Almeida (Mestre Acordeon)

“Capoeira has been in the States for twenty years, but there are few books … Nestor’s is of interest not only to capoeiristas, but musicians, anthropologists, and lovers of Capoeira. This book will help a new generation of capoeiristas on their path.”
—Mestre Jelon Vieira

About The Author

Nestor Capoeira

Nestor Capoeira, a man of great humor and insight, is a mestre and long-time teacher of capoeira and the author of Capoeira: Roots of the Dance-Fight-Game and A Street-Smart Song: Capoeira Philosophy and Inner Life. He was initiated by Mestre Leopoldina, a living legend. Later he joined the Senzala Group and in 1969 received the coveted “red rope,” Senzala’s highest graduation. In 1990 he left Senzala and started to teach his personal approach to the Game at his own school. He has been a pioneer in teaching capoeira in Europe, and his books have been published in Brazil, France, Denmark, Germany, and the United States, among other countries. He has worked in film, theater, and television, and currently teaches at the Planetario da Gaveae in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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