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Paperback.
"Capoeirista historian sociologist actor author teacher and inquisitive traveller Nestor Capoeira presents the reader with a unique and personal vision of capoeira. I hope all students of capoeira will have the opportunity to use his teaching for their own growth and understanding of this art." --Bira Almeida (Mestre Acordeon)
Nestore Capoeira was initiated by mestre Leopoldina, a living legend. Later he joined the Senzala Group and in 1969 received the coveted "red-rope", Senzala's highest graduation. In 1990 he left Senzala and started to teach his personal approach to the Game at his own school. he has been a pioneer in teaching capoeira in Europe, and his books have been published in France, Denmark, Germany, and the United States. He has worked in film, theatre, and television and currently teaches at the Palentario da Gavea in Rio de Janeiro.