翻译：Andre Cao（巴西战舞中国）
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我们选择用最原始的方式来拼写“Aché”，也有些人也会把它写作“Axé”。Aché代表着维持宇宙运转的正能量，亦可说是世界上所有积极正面的事物。Mestre Acordeon大师在他的巴西战舞著作中所记载的解释可能更好理解：
“Aché（也拼做Axé或Asé）是存在于巴西的原非洲宗教中所记载的维系宇宙运转的神奇力量。它存在于世界万物之中，并可以通过某些特定的方式予以传递。虽然巴西战舞和宗教并没有任何直接的联系，但是巴西战舞的练习者们相信在他们之间存在着某种特殊的纽带。巴西战舞中的Aché意味着与生命根源的联系，这是一种只有真正的巴西战舞练习才拥有的特殊能量。人们之间相互祝福Aché就等于互祝好运，通过祝福向他人传达积极的能量。”
上述文字节选自Bira Aleida（也就是Mestre Acordeon大师）的“巴西战舞——巴西的艺术形式”第六页，1996年North Atlantic Books印刷所。
The Meaning of The Word Aché
We have chosen to spell “Aché” in is original form. Others spell the same word as “Axé.” We learned that “Aché” means the positive energy that moves the universe or everything that is positive. Perhaps, it is better explained by Mestre Acordeon in his Capoeira book.
“Aché (axé, asé) is the magic force that moves all things in the universe according to the African religions in Brazil. It exists in all realms of nature and can be transmitted through specific rituals. Although Capoeira has no direct connection with religion, the capoeiristas, as the majority of the Brazilians, are related one way or another with Afro-Brazilian rituals. Aché in Capoeira means the connection with the roots, a special energy to be developed by any capoeirista. To wish aché to someone means to wish good luck. For those who believe, some special people transmit aché through their wishes.”
Excerpt taken from “Capoeira, a Brazilian Art Form” by Bira Almeida – Mestre Acordeon, Page 06.
Copyright 1996 by Bira Almeida. Published by North Atlantic Books.
