With 15+ years of practice and teaching, I share insights on capoeira’s profound philosophy for life. Explore articles and essays, uncovering the art’s cultural richness, and discover how its rhythm extends beyond the roda, offering valuable lessons for navigating life’s twists and turns.
Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art, is a dance-like, acrobatic form incorporating kicks, spins, and fluid movements. It intertwines self-expression, music, and camaraderie.
If you open my journal for 2022, on the front cover, you will see my top lessons of the year. And one of them is “Apples vs. Potatoes”. This is one of my favorite stories from the Capoeira Instructor Course with Mestre Cueca. Since then, I have shared it many times with my friends, fellow teachers, and students. And here is it for you.