Integrity and the Ginga of Life: A Capoeira Lesson on Alignment and Truth

Integrity and the Ginga of Life: A Capoeira Lesson on Alignment and Truth

This episode begins the third section of the book: Life & Integrity.

Integrity is often treated as a moral principle, something abstract or philosophical. But in reality, it’s deeply practical. It shows up in how we think, what we say, and what we actually do.

In this chapter, we explore integrity through the lens of capoeira. Just as every movement in capoeira begins and returns to ginga, everything in life ultimately returns to integrity. When thoughts, words, and actions move together, things flow naturally. When they drift apart, progress becomes heavy and fragile.

Using examples from practice, teaching, and everyday life, this episode reflects on how integrity shapes our comfort zones, our relationships, and the systems we build with others.

Integrity is not about perfection.

Like the game of capoeira itself, it’s about falling, standing up again, and returning to the rhythm.

This chapter opens the section Life & Integrity, where we explore the principles that help us navigate life with honesty, responsibility, and resilience.

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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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