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Capoeira is a synthesis of dance and personal defense from Brazil. The Little Capoeira Book presents some of the popular theories of how and why capoeira began and profiles the most famous capoeiristas and their contributions to the art. The book contains diagrams showing various positions and... read more

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First Sentence

In 1500 the Portuguese, led by explorer Pedro Alves Cabral, arrived in Brazil.

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  1. Nestor Capoeira (Author)

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