Desch Obi explores a cultural continuity originating in Africa and that is as old as early slave settlements in South America and as contemporary as hip-hop culture in this thorough survey of the history of African martial arts techniques. He maps the translation of numerous physical combat techni...
This film not only showcases their intellect and perseverance, but also serves as a testament to the untapped potential of countless Black individuals, who have faced systemic discrimination throughout history. Released: 2016 Directed by: Theodore Melfi Also ranks #1 on Great Historical Black ...
Fighting for Honor: The History of African Martial Arts Traditions in the Atlantic WorldWainwright, James E
A brutal reminder of the dark chapters in history that continue to shape the present. Released: 2016 Directed by: Nate Parker Also ranks #41 on The Best Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winners Also ranks #47 on The Best Black Drama Movies Also ranks #56 on The Best Sundance Audience Award...
httpv://youtu.be/Fp6mjKumW2g This course, African American History: Emancipation to the Present, was presented by Jonathan Holloway, when he was Professor of History at Yale University. He is now the President of Rutgers University. Open Culture, opencu
1【题文】 No history of Wushu in the West African state of Liberia would be complete without mentioning one man. He has devoted his life to Chinese martial arts. As a martial arts lover, Pewee Russian was determined to change his country's perception of Chinese martial arts, seen by many...
EXPRESSIONS OF CENTRAL AFRICAN TRADITION IN THE AMERICAS Fighting For Honor: The History of African Martial Arts Traditions in the Atlantic World. By T.聽J. Desch Obi. Columbia SC: The University of South Carolina Press, 2008. Pp. xi+346. $49 (isbn 978-1-57003-718-4). 来自 Cambridge...
Statue of Oda Nobunaga at Gifu station, JapanOda Nobunaga was a pivotal figure in Japanese history and is remembered as the country's first “great unifier.”(more) In the early months of 1581, Valignano was preparing to leave Japan to return west to Macau and the Indian subcontinent but ...
A No history of Wushu in the West African state of Liberi a would be complete without mentioning one man. He has devoted his life to Chinese martial arts. As a martial arts lover,Pewee Russian was determined to change his country's perception of Chinese martial arts, seen by many as a...
Over the years stepping became much more intricate, with the use of props and high levels of athleticism and complex synchronized body movements. It now incorporates elements from many other popular artistic forms, includingmilitary drills,children’s games, cheerleading,martial arts,acrobatics, andhip...