Capoeira

Afro-European fusion (Ilich, n.d.). Brazilians enjoy a variety of sports due to their moderate weather. The most popular sport would be football or what we Americans refer to as soccer. In 2014, Brazil hosted the FIFA World Cup. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Capoeira are two forms of popular martial arts that Brazilians enjoy. Footvolley, which is a combination of both football and volleyball is also a popular sport in Brazil. Some other sports that Brazilians enjoy both playing and watching…

My specific interest in Western University lies in the focus of interprofessional learning. This is a unique and important factor that will tremendously expand my abilities in healthcare. While volunteering and working in healthcare facilities, I have seen how nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, physical and occupational therapists, and dietitians work together to deliver the best treatment course for the patients. I am excited to find out that Western University provides unparalleled…

B-boying is considered currently to be one of the mainstream dances of the Hip Hop genre. This intensely physical dance has a very interesting history and is a product of a subculture that was born on the streets of New York City during the early 1970s. Understanding the foundations and environment that created this dance is vital as well as its evolution into a modern dance form. B-boying and eventually B-girling can be divided into three main categories: old school, the freak and its…

The continent of South America contains many fascinating countries. Countries like Argentina, Paraguay, and Peru are all located on the continent. The most fascinating country of all however, is Brazil. Brazil is the most vibrant and colorful country in South America, and for good reason. Brazil is an interesting country that is definitely worth visiting. Brazil has a semi-large population; in the year 2016, the population was two hundred and seven million people. While that number may seem…

James King (Will Ferrell) is an extremely wealthy hedge fund manager, engaged to his gorgeous gold-digging fiancée Alissa (Alison Brie). His car washer, Darnell Lewis (Kevin Hart), and his wife, Rita, are trying to put their daughter Makayla in a better school away from the bad neighborhood they live in. Darnell meets James when he accidentally frightens James in the parking lot. James makes a speech about how he got to his success, and to inspire Darnell to go for his. He pulls out a big wad of…

Round 3: Obscure Sports 1. In the sport of wife-carrying, a male contestant carries a wife, either his own, his neighbors, or one found further afield, over a 270 yard (250 meter) obstacle course. What country originated this particular athletic frolic? a) Sweden b) Denmark c) Norway d) Finland 2. When J. K. Rowlings invented the sport of Quidditch, she intended a delightful fantasy sport wherein wizards zoom about the playing field on flying broomsticks. However, a few Harry Potter…

The global team of athletes sponsored by Monster Energy, the caffeinated-beverage company, is a roster of super bros. Conor McGregor, of Ireland, is a densely tattooed mixed-martial-arts champion who trained in Tae Kwon Do, karate, capoeira, and kickboxing while working as a plumber, prior to turning pro in M.M.A. Tom Schaar, of Malibu, became, at the age of twelve, the first person to land a 1080-degree airborne rotation on a skateboard, and was the youngest-ever gold medalist at the X Games,…

formed from the meeting of the Roman Catholic Church with the religious traditions of African slaves and indigenous people. Most Brazilians speak Portuguese. The most popular sport in Brasilia is soccer, and Brazil actually hosted the 2014 World Cup. Capoeira a form of martial arts, is widely known throughout Brasilia as well. Brasilia is known as a venue for music events.…

‘For the Tropicália movement, music was a form of politics.’ Discuss. The music of Tropicália brought a subtle political message of unity and social activism to Brazil in a time of heavy repression. It developed in 1967, following the psychedelic rock movements of USA and UK, but was quickly restricted the following year when its founding members, Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso, were exiled as threats to society. Its music applied a mixture of musical styles, from Brazilian traditional dance…

The Federative Republic of Brazil or Brazil as it is also known is a country in South America, which has a population of 190,732,694 people according to the 2010 census (IBGE 2014). Brazil is the largest country in South America, occupying 47.3% of continental South America and has the world’s fifth highest population for any country. It also has the world’s fifth largest geographical area for a country (Philander 2012). Because of its size, Brazil shares a border with all of the countries in…