Subtitle on cover: How outsiders become part of the Afro-Brazilian Capoeira tradition. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
A Brief History of Capoeira -- The Challenges of Teaching and Learning Capoeira Abroad -- Travel as a Way to Overcome Doubts -- Preparing for the Pilgrimage -- A World in which the Black Brazilian Man Is King -- How the Rest of Us Get Our Foot in the Door -- Does Form Really Matter? -- Will I Ever Be Good Enough? -- Conclusion and Future Directions.
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