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Capoeira: The Jogo de Angola from Luanda to Cyberspace, Volume Two (Capoeira)

written by Gerard Taylor

Book Review by Dan Tres OMi

I almost missed the second volume of Capoeira: The Jogo de Angola from Luanda to Cyberspace. It was published a year ago. Ironically, I waited for this book but it somehow fell off the radar. While rummaging through the aisles of Borders book store with a 40% off coupon, I saw the word “Capoeira” poking out through some other books. I pulled it out and realized it… Continue

Travado's note: This is just a primer. I have read more books on Capoeira and will post the reviews on it. For any capoeira beginner, this list should be enough. BTW, this appeared on my regular blog close to a year ago.

This past week, Beautiful Asiatic Earth learned that I used to teach Capoeira. She excitedly asked me to teach the babies at the Earth Appreciation Day this Sunday, June 24th, 2007… Continue

OMi's Note: This piece originally appeared on my blog on myspace.com (http://www.myspace.com/brotheromi )

When I used to work with my uncles in their stores, I learned a lot about pride in one's work, maintaining a strong work ethic, and the concept of having your own business. I learned so much about customer service and building relationships with one's customer. I also learned how to deal with would be thieves and individuals who became too irate. Most of all, I learned how imp… Continue

Omi's note (again): on my other blog on myspace, this was broken up into two parts. thanks for your patience. This also appeared on http://selfra.blogspot.com and YES this is a true story. Big up to the mail carriers at Milan Station in Norfolk, Virginia.

About a week later, I was given the same route. It was warmer than usual. November's are usually a bit chilly in Virginia. This time it was almost summer. By the time I got towards the end of the route, the yards were filled with… Continue

Travado's Note: This post originally appeared on my blog.

by Gerard Taylor
Review by Dan Tres Omi

Historically,
there are several mysteries surrounding Capoeira. Much of the
background of Capoeira has been lost due to slavery and the destruction
of records kept on slavery in Brazil. Oral tradition has caused much
more debate between mestres and students alik… Continue