Capoeira: A History of an Afro-Brazilian Martial ArtOriginally 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 to be used against the injustice and repression; and reformers, who wish to see Capoeira develop as an international sport. Capoeira: The History of Afro-Brazilian Martial Art explores Capoeira as a field of confrontation where the different struggles that divide Brazilian society are played out. It contains both the first comprehensive English language review of archive and contemporary literature relating to Capoeira, as well as the first scholarly account of Capoeira's history and development. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Capoeira in the context of the Black Atlantic 312 | 32 |
Capoeiragem in Rio de Janeiro c 18001930 | 70 |
Workers vagrants and tough guys in Bahia c 18601950 | 96 |
Mestre Bimba and the development of Regional style | 128 |
Mestre Pastinha and the codification of Angola style | 150 |
Other editions - View all
Capoeira: The History of an Afro-Brazilian Martial Art Matthias Röhrig Assunção Limited preview - 2004 |
Capoeira: The History of an Afro-Brazilian Martial Art Matthias Röhrig Assunção Limited preview - 2004 |
Common terms and phrases
Abreu academy According Acordeon Afro-Brazilian Afrocentric Angola style angoleiros aspects Bahia Bahian capoeira Bantu batuque became berimbau Brasília Brazil Brazilian candomblé Canjiquinha capoeira Angola capoeira escrava capoeira groups capoeira history capoeira practice capoeira Regional capoeira songs capoeiragem capoeiristas Cariocan Carneiro Central African Chapter colonial combat games constituted contemporary capoeira context contributed creole creolization dance Decânio Desch-Obi developed diaspora elite Engolo ethnic European festivals folklore gangs GCAP ginga herança identity important instance Itapoan João Pequeno jogo ju-jitsu kicks ladjia mandinga martial arts meaning mestiço Mestre Bimba Mestre Pastinha modalities Moura movements n'golo Nagô Nagoas Negro neighbourhood nineteenth century origins Pastinha Paulo plantation players playing capoeira police Portuguese practitioners Praticando Capoeira Recôncavo repression Revista Capoeira rhythm Rio de Janeiro rituals roda Salvador samba Santo São Paulo Senzala slavery slaves Soares social Souza sport stick fighting teachers teaching toques tough guys traditions vadiação Vieira wrestling