In capoeira, it’s common to define yourself through your group, your teacher, or your lineage. Over time, these identities give you direction, structure, and a sense of belonging. But what happens when identity stops helping and starts holding you back?
In this chapter, we explore the tension between belonging and freedom. The difference between external identity and the quieter, deeper identity shaped by your daily actions.
Capoeira teaches us something subtle but powerful: identity can be a tool, but it can also become a cage.
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The book: 50 Lessons on Capoeira, Teaching, and Life by Alex Maltsev
Contact: mail-podcast@alexmaltsev.me
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