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99 and a half won't do.
This is a great beginners book for those who are just starting out in Capoeira. this progresses with you as you go from beginer to advanced. I reccomend going to an actual class to fully understand and execute these movements and techniques. Also pick up the Capoeira conditioning book. It will definteley help you with the intermmediate and advance sections of the book.
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November 12, 2007
(Miami, FL USA) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5
Product Description
Capoeira 100 is an illustrated guide to 100 essential techniques used in the art of capoeira. Each movement is accompanied by a series of color photographs that show how it is done, as well as helpful pointers and tips on how to apply the technique in the game of capoeira. The book is divided into sections for beginner, intermediate and advanced movements. Ground-work, kicks, escapes, "floreios," flying kicks, and acrobatic movements are all covered.
Capoeira 100 is unique among English-language capoeira books in that it is illustrated by full-color photographs, and it focuses 100% on technique. Sequences of movements, drills, games, and conditioning exercises give the reader a chance to practice capoeira workouts at least a hundred times without ever repeating the same routine twice.
These exercises can be done alone, and many can be done with a partner to create the real conditions of the game. Rather than being theoretical, all the information and instruction in this book are geared toward functional use, so that students can train at their optimal pace. Specificity of movements and exercises are structured to help readers achieve steady improvement of capoeira skills. Additionally, the author provides encouragement and no-nonsense advice, based on his 10+ years experience as a capoeira instructor and nearly 20 years as a player.
Readers not affiliated with a capoeira club will find information about the capoeira game, and advice on etiquette and strategies of play. The glossary of 100 terms helps new players understand Portuguese descriptions used in Brazil. A question-and-answer section at the end of the book addresses some of the most frequently asked enquiries about this fascinating sport.
This is an indispensable manual for those who have been searching for a concise "how-to" guide to capoeira techniques, and who are already connected with a capoeira group or teacher. It will be of interest as well to freestyle martial artists, dancers, actors, and others who increasingly look to capoeira for its inspiring and exciting techniques. Top to learn more
Great Compaion Book To Classes
This book does a great job of breaking down the mechanics of beginner, intermediate & advanced capoeira movements. However, understand that the book alone will not teach you capoeira! I take 1 - 2 classes a week here in Los Angeles & there have been some movements in class that I just didn't understand. Being able to come home & look up the movements in the book, where they are broken down step by step in photographs with instructions has helped me a great deal when I've hit a block. In addition, it covers both Angola and Regional styles of capoeira so you can tailor it to your practice. Finally, one of the coolest elements of the book is that for every move, it gives you pointers on when you could use the move, and others moves that can precede or follow it. That's helped me a lot in learning how to "chain" my moves with more fluidity. The only way to make this book better is if there were a companion DVD that allowed you to see the moves in real time. (hint, hint) I also have the...
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May 12, 2007
(Los Angeles, CA) | Helpful Votes: 7 | Rating: 4
Photos and more
I like this book it was great for showing many variations of the same moves. I've recomened it to others in my roda and they loved it. The book gives you several photos to illistrate the moves. It doesn't stop there it gives advice on good points to use a move and several exercises. It's pretty streight forword about everything and skips philosophy so that it is more accessable to those that don't want others to define and art that each individual needs to find for themselves.
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February 7, 2007
(Zion, IL USA) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 4
Masterpiece!