So yesterday was my birthday and the wife gets me these (amongst other) goodies listed below. It's been ages since I've been able to play in a jogo and there're no rodas near the Louisville area (as far as I can tell). So for now I'll make do with re-learning what I havent used in years and if nothing else, it can be a nice cardio-workout for me.

"The Little Capoeira Book"

Description:
Nestor Capoeira, a long-time teacher of capoeira and noted mestre (master), begins this revised edition of his bestseller with an in-depth history of the Brazilian art, giving the most popular theories for the origins and purposes of this movement that combines the grace of dance with lethal self-defense techniques in a unique game-song structure. He discusses some of the most famous capoeristas and their influence on the art. In addition, he describes how the two major branches of capoeira (Angola and Regional) came about and the differences between them.

The Little Capoeira Book's clear descriptions of the game, or jogo, explain the actual application of capoeira, vaguely similar to sparring but very different in purpose and style. The music of capoeira, which is played during all jogo, is also examined, along with its main instrument, the berimbau.

Link: northatlanticbooks.com

"Capoeira 100"

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.

Link: northatlanticbooks.com

"Master of Capoeira, Volume 1" (DVD)

Description:
How much do you really know about Capoeira? How strong is your desire to learn more about this complex and dynamic African-Brazilian art form? This DVD is your chance to take an exciting, educational journey into the history of Capoeira and to witness several well regarded mestres and great capoeiristas in action. Containing over 25 minutes of action packed Capoeira segments and 50 minutes of discussion panels with world renowned mestres, Acordeon and Nestor Capoeira, this DVD is a must for anyone interested in Capoeira. During the course of 8 separate discussion segments, the mestres sit down with other capoeiristas to cover such topics as: Nestor Capoeira's personal history, the early history of the ginga and berimbau, the rise and evolution of contemporary Capoeira in Brasil, women in Capoeira, the frustrations and growth of a Capoeirista in training, the meaning behind the "chamada de mão" and much more. In addition, the discussion panel segments have been enhanced with several "never-before" published historical photos from the archives of both Mestre Nestor Capoeira and Mestre Acordeon. Produced and Directed by the creators of "Jogo De Capoeira," shot and edited on high-end digital video equipment, enhanced with a digitally mastered soundtrack and a beautifully designed DVD Chapter Menu interface, this DVD is sure to set a new standard for all Capoeira videos on the market today.

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