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Xondaro Guarani: An Indigenous Martial Performance

The main objective of this study was to analyze aspects of xondaro, based on the four main characteristics established by Wojciech Cynarski for martial arts.


To achieve this, the study employed the embodiment paradigm of Thomas Csordas, utilizing the concepts of Merleau-Ponty's pre-objective and Bourdieu's habitus.


Specifically, the study aimed to comprehend how the practice of xondaro impacts the process of socialization, with a focus on analyzing the influence of xondaro as a martial art and the role of the opponent in this context.


To accomplish this, the study analyzed testimonials from the documentary "Xondaro Mbaraete - A Força do Xondaro," conducted virtual interviews with a xondaro ruvixa, and reviewed previous research on the topic.

Access level:

Open

Defense/Publication date

2019

Document type:

Monograph

Language:

Português

Defense/Publication institution:

Rio de Janeiro State University

Author:

Nino Rhamos (Figueiredo, W. R.)

Evaluation committee:

Cláudia Barcellos e Daniela Alarcon

Advisor:

Marcos Alexandre dos Santos Albuquerque

Department:

Anthropology

Subjects in Portuguese:

  • Corporeidade

  • Guarani

  • Xondaro

  • Técnicas de combate