Capoeira Makes Me Lie
I lie to my students. Whenever I receive a new Capoeira student, I tell them, “It will get easier, just keep coming.” The reality is that dedicating yourself to improving in Capoeira does not get easier with time; it often gets harder. During the United Capoeira Association’s 2019 batizado in Berkeley, California, I planned to give a brief speech. During my graduation, I hoped to share some advice from thirteen years of Capoeira experiences. There was much to celebrate during