Sep 3, 2020
A short message to explain that we're taking a break for the month. We'll be putting together future episodes, so please do send any thoughts, ideas, complaints, and topic suggestions to onlythestrongestpodcast@gmail.com. See you in a few weeks!
Aug 27, 2020
#104. Special guest Instrutor Guerreiro joins us to talk about everything. We go over BLM, Minneapolis, organizing patrols, sourcing medical supplies, practical self-defense, clashing with the KKK, whether Maculelê sticks beat gunfire, and how capoeira prepares you to be a leader.
Aug 20, 2020
#103. Sucão presents a model for part of why we get angry in the roda. Losing control, getting flushed, adjusting self-image, and the eternal B-roll capoeirista.
Aug 13, 2020
#102. We outline some common bad habits and how to fix them. Pirouettes, plateaus, and bringing the axé of a sloth to the roda.
Aug 6, 2020
#101. Here: https://youtu.be/C5plaWSLTg8
Another installment of How to Watch a Roda. This time our video is a sampler of the hosts in their early days, struggling to earn their cords in a batizado. We discuss the failings and successes of our former selves, pointing out our stage-fright, apprehension, bewilderment,...