WORKS OF MASTER
MARCIO MENDES

Explore the original books by Master Márcio Mendes — reflections on capoeira, philosophy, education, and social transformation. Each work carries not only knowledge but also inspiration for body, mind, and spirit, revealing the journey of a master who dedicates his life to well-being and human evolution.

TRECIRAL Initiation

This work is the first volume of a trilogy dedicated to TRECIRAL, which extends far beyond a mere movement technique, establishing itself as a genuine philosophy of life. Through a detailed exploration of body movement, this initial book demonstrates the foundations and core components that gave rise to TRECIRAL, including a thorough description and analysis of its logo symbolism. In this first part, the reader will find a comprehensive introduction and a detailed historical context, which seek to elucidate the origins and profound meaning of the methodology. Each subsequent chapter is dedicated to a distinct component of the technique, presented progressively and in an accessible manner. The goal is to ensure the reader not only assimilates the content but also experiences a continuous developmental process, evolving harmoniously and consistently with each new stage explored.

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The Great Warrior

In a way, this work was created from the emergence of TRECIRAL, which took on a life of its own and is based on a fundamental human ability: the capacity to think and, consequently, to create. This distinctive aptitude — mental creation — is often overlooked by us. Our world is built through the act of thinking, a transformative force that constructs both beautiful and nefarious things. This happens simply because this function is not incorporated into human education and development — at least not in the right way. It is like a sword in the hands of someone blindfolded, without the slightest skill to wield it with precision and strength. I invite you to join in this awakening, described in this work, to your own mental capacity and to learn how to use it more effectively.

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The Old Fisherman Book

The Old Fisherman

One day like any other Gabriel played in the room, suddenly. He began telling a story to his noble mother. A fascinating story created by a ten-year-old boy, what was supposed to be a simple story of his homeschooling turned into a fascinating story of relationships, friendship, overcoming, and hope. This story of friendship brings with you also the compassion that is beyond the physical aptitudes of the person more, but of our fellowman. This is one of the great differences of our species in relation to others, characterizing us as human beings. Gabriel has been training football since he was five years old, and by the time he is ten years old, he already has a fascinating maturity that many adults do not have, besides he lives in three different cultures and speaks more than three languages, thus giving him It is a way of life beyond normal, different from a narrow view of life that a culture brings. And its advantage lies in the fact that it feeds on these different perspectives, making it a human being since then.

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In Mila's Eyes Book

In Mila's Eyes

Mila's Vision presents the world through the eyes of a being who loves without hesitation: a female dog observing the human species. From her perspective, the relationship between humans and animals becomes a mirror—one that reflects not only our strengths, but also our contradictions. Mila sees humans as the dominant species on the planet, gifted with intelligence, creativity, and the unique ability to shape the world according to their will. Yet this same capacity often leads to confusion, sadness, and destructive behavior. From her loyal point of view, she observes a species that believes itself superior but frequently struggles to understand the true essence of life. Her reflections form a gentle, loving critique—one that comes from someone who would give her own life to protect us. Through her eyes, readers are invited to question what it really means to be "superior," and whether humans, despite all their power, have forgotten fundamental virtues such as presence, simplicity, loyalty, and unconditional love. Mila's intimate observations highlight the beauty of human potential and the tragedy of the distances we create from one another. Her voice reminds us that wisdom can come from unexpected places, and that sometimes the deepest truths about humanity are seen most clearly by those who live beside us, silently witnessing our joys, fears, and contradictions.

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My Father's Home Book

My Father's Home

My father was always a unifier of people—an imposing, strong presence, admired by everyone who knew him. His wisdom was such that our house was never quiet. It was always full—not only with our large family of many brothers and sisters, but with friends, uncles, cousins, and, above all, those close companions who became part of our daily life. In times of celebration, we shared stories, truths and half-truths, transformed into lively anecdotes that echoed through the rooms, always accompanied by food, drink, and laughter. I often listened from my corner, observing the world of adults with curiosity. Between moments of sadness and joy, my father remained the axis around which everything revolved. His influence continues to this day in the lives of all who passed through that house. He was the pillar and foundation of our home. This book is a collection of those memories—a way to preserve the figure of my father, who lives on in the moments that shaped my upbringing and that of my siblings.

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"Writing is another form of teaching — it allows ideas to travel beyond the roda and reach hearts across the world."

— Mestre Márcio Mendes