The book was originally sent to Mestre Decanio by writer, historian and researcher Fred Abreu, who managed to publish Noronha's manuscripts, with the support of the Federal District Government, the National Capoeira Program/Project Capoeira Arte e Oficio, DEFER and CIDOCA/DF This is a great and important read, enjoy!!! Special thanks to Fred Abreu, Angelo Augusto Decanio Filho, Bruno "Teimosia" and the family of Daniel Coutinho, Mestre Noronha, who authorized this publication. Programa Nacional de Capoeira/Projeto Capoeira Arte e Oficio - DEFER - CIDOCA/DF "This is an exciting document because it demonstrates the thirst that our people have to maintain and propagate tradition, proving that they are aware that a people without tradition is a tree without roots... any tremor destroys it... as I've been saying for years..." Wishing you much health, happiness and axé! Decanio