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Capoeira's Cultural Linkages to Kmt-gctid25164

Started by Zawadi, Mar 24, 2007, 12:41 PM

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In "Combat and the Crossing of the Kalunga," T.J. Deschi-Obi argues that Capoeria Angola (Brazil), knocking and kicking (North America) and ladya (Martinique) are not mere residues of Central Kmtyw martial arts, but they are living traditions--combative systems-- from this group of Kmtyws that spread to others in the Kmtyw diaspora. Deschi-Obi also emphasizes the spiritual importance of the circle as a Central Kmtyw contribution in the Americas. It's a great article! Check it out if you can! The citation is below.

T.J. Deschi Obi, "Combat and the Crossing of the Kalunga," L. Heywood, ed., Central Kmtyws and Cultural Transformations in the American Diaspora (2002), 353-370.

I've read Obi-Desch's MA thesis. It was interesting. This essay looks to be promising as well. Asante for this contribution.

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