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Capoeira In Popular Culture
The Brazilian martial art of capoeira, noted for its acrobatic movements and kicks, has often been featured in and influenced popular culture. Films Capoeira and capoeira mestres have been featured in several Brazilian films and documentaries including: * ''Cordão de Ouro'' (1977), a futuristic Brazilian movie, stars several well-known Mestres, such as Nestor Capoeira and Mestre Camisa. * ''Capoeira of Brazil (''1980) is a documentary short by Warrington Hudlin, featuring Mestres Jelon Vieira, Loremil Machado and Eusebio da Silva. * ''Mestre Bimba: A Capoeira Illuminada ''(2006) is a documentary about Mestre Bimba and capoeira. * '' BESOURO'' (2009) is based on the story of a legendary fighter and practitioner in Capoeira history who goes by the same name as the title starring Aílton Carmo as Besouro. It includes extensive capoeira fighting scenes. Capoeira has been a focus of several martial arts films, including: * '' Rooftops'' (1989), a film featuring two homeless teenager ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aú Batido
Capoeira has always been an eclectic martial art with a variety of different techniques that make use of the hands, feet, legs, arms, elbows, knees, and head. Some techniques are used for moving along the ground while others are used for evading attacks and it is not uncommon to see a combination of the two. There are hard attacks that include headbutts, slaps, punches, elbows, kicks and knees as well as softer attacks such as takedowns or sweeps; however, the main emphasis is normally placed on the interaction between kicks and evasions. The most confusing group of techniques for many outside the capoeira circle are florieos which often results in capoeira being mistaken for breakdancing or acrobatics. A huge synergy of West African martial arts, cultures, and traditions such as Hausa Dambe, kulunga fighting, Ashanti Akrafena, and Nuba wrestling have all had an influence on capoeira techniques. These combined with the colorful acrobatic performances during the festivals all cam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Aggressor
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King Of Fighters
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