| Capoeira: African Brazilian Karate |  | Author: Yusef A. Salaam
Publisher: United Brothers & Sisters
Category: Book
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 3250062
Media: Paperback
Pages: 29
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.3
ISBN: 1564111105
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9781564111104
Publication Date: June 1983
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Capoeira: A Dangerous Subject in the Hands of the Ignorant November 16, 2004
Azulao (Montreal, Canada)
It is difficult to review this "book" due to the fact that it's very poorly written, it lacks structure, and it has no particular point or theme beyond its blatant pro-African American agenda. The sad thing is that there is a very powerful connection between Capoeria and Africa, but the author misses the point completely by indulging in ficitional (and often downright incoherent) tribal Capoeira fantasies, rather than delving into its the actual history and traditions.
Poor penmanship can be forgiven, but this "book" is just plain irresponsible, without substance and grossley misleading to anyone looking for information about Capoeira
I'm contacting the "publisher" now! March 16, 2004
I'm thrilled there's been so many accurate reviews for this title, telling of its misconceptions and predjudices. But remember its possible that it could be sold other places...I'm contecting the publisher, and if possible the author himself.
Fredom of speach, freedom of press, I know; but there's no reason why any knowing person should have to even read such ignorant things...
1 star is still too much August 29, 2003
boa tarde (Fresno, CA, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This author had no factual information and had ascant viewpoint into the actual waycapoeira is played and lived. Everything he has said hasbeen proven incorrect by other books, and I definitely did not like this book at all. Anyonewho said that this book would enhance their viewpoint and knowledge of capoeira, then they should learn more about it.
i put it in my trash can January 17, 2002
Sagui (Utica, MI United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book was a complete waste of my time and money. As I read it, I wondered if the author actually had any idea what capoeira is. I might be completely wrong, but I am pretty sure that the people of Portugal, who brought the slaves to Brazil, don't have blonde hair or blue eyes. I just feel bad for the rest of the people who actually bought this thinking they would learn about capoeira.
A great source for capoeira DIS-information April 22, 2000
Biriba - Grupo Capoeira Brasil - St.Louis (St.Louis, Missouri)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This was single handedly the most outrageous farce I have ever seen in my life. I don't even know how this got published. It is chock full of atrocious falsities, misspellings, and story-like nonsense. Aside from all that, the book is also told in a very racist context, and practicioners of capoeira know that capoeira unites the races, not creates something to segregate. Capoeiristas come in every age, gender, race, and nationality. I would definately advise writing to the publisher to get this book off the presses. This book spreads the disease of ignorance. Avoid this "publication" at all costs.
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