Overview

C is for Capoeira will help you become familiar with capoeira words and sounds and connect them to capoeira movements. More than just a capoeira based alphabet and numbers book, C is for Capoeira will make the sounds and sights of capoeira accessible to anyone who is not familiar with them, and engage readers at any stage of life. Presented in the format of a children's book, C is for Capoeira uses letters, words, numbers, wonderful artistry and stunning illustrations to help new capoeiristas: Become familiar with capoeira music and movements Learn to count in Portuguese, and Connect what you've learned to capoeira movements, symbols and traditions. C is for Capoeira invites you, your children, friends, family members and/or students to connect to capoeira by uplifting readers to become active, engaged, informed and knowledgeable capoeiristas. Get your copy today!

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9781736188880

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A book for children and adults, C is for Capoeira invites you to explore the world of Capoeira-an Afro-Brazilian fusion of martial arts, music and dance. - Mestre Batata, Capoeira Besouro

C is for Capoeira not only promotes the martial art, it promotes an appreciation for the cultures, philosophies, people and countries where capoeira originated. - Guro Dan Inosanto C is for Capoeira is a very special tool for the capoeira community. The artwork is amazing, beautiful, and magical-it gave me goosebumps. A kid can look at the book and enjoy it, the words, numbers and pronunciation guide can help teachers and students, it's full of useful information. C is for Capoeira has something for everyone from children to adults. I love the book. - Mestre Batata This is not simply a beautiful book, artistically, but an important book; that will bring more people into the heart of this wonderful martial art [...] The artwork is superb, the explanation of the movements are precise, coherent. For those of us who did not grow up speaking Capoeira-Portuguese, but learned the songs and instruments by practice, baby, practice, the book is a treasure house. - Odie Hawkins Amazing! There is no book like C is for Capoeira at all here in the United States. - Lia Flavia Sant'Anna

"""C is for Capoeira not only promotes the martial art, it promotes an appreciation for the cultures, philosophies, people and countries where capoeira originated."" - Guro Dan Inosanto ""C is for Capoeira is a very special tool for the capoeira community. The artwork is amazing, beautiful, and magical-it gave me goosebumps. A kid can look at the book and enjoy it, the words, numbers and pronunciation guide can help teachers and students, it's full of useful information. C is for Capoeira has something for everyone from children to adults. I love the book."" - Mestre Batata ""This is not simply a beautiful book, artistically, but an important book; that will bring more people into the heart of this wonderful martial art [...] The artwork is superb, the explanation of the movements are precise, coherent. For those of us who did not grow up speaking Capoeira-Portuguese, but learned the songs and instruments by practice, baby, practice, the book is a treasure house."" - Odie Hawkins ""Amazing! There is no book like C is for Capoeira at all here in the United States."" - Lia Flavia Sant'Anna"

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"Dr. Randal Henry was born in South LA and lives in the Crenshaw Community with his beloved wife Manal and their two children, Taj and Sadiq. He is the Founding CEO of Community Intelligence, an afro-centric research and health policy consulting firm, and the Executive Director of the Center for Healthy Neighborhoods. Manal J. Aboelata is Deputy Executive Director at Prevention Institute, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing effective strategies to achieve health equity, prevent illness and injury, and ensure safe and healthy communities. She was baptized into the Capoeira Batuque family under Mestre Amen Santo. Manal lives in the Crenshaw District with her Coroa and family. Keef Aura is a painter, poet and martial artist from Los Angeles. The themes of his work are spiritual in nature, acknowledging the re-emergence of a sacred paradigm. He sees art as the original technology-and the word ""artist"" as being synonymous with shaman or healer.Although Keef Aura is a graffiti artist at heart, he holds a Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Education from Otis College of Art and Design. He has exhibited his works in various galleries, museums and streets throughout the U.S. His works of art have also been collected by people from every continent around the world."

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