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...
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Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Dec 13, 20193 min read
Hair Love, Capoeira, and Family
Busy and blessed are the best words to describe last weekend. I battled food poisoning, attracted two thousand subscribers to my family’s...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 18, 20193 min read
Let E-Go and Accept Failure
We must learn to let our egos die. Yes, we must embrace courageous actions that include accepting failure and rejecting foolish pride. In...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 27, 20194 min read
Man Cave Instincts
Are you listening to your instincts? If you follow an internal compass that guides you to places only you can see, the chances are that...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 6, 20192 min read
Goals Without Capoeira
I have a new goal. The next time I give a lecture, I want to do it without mentioning Capoeira! Last week, I gave a dynamic talk to...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 30, 20193 min read
Staying Woke and Getting Sleep
Do you stay woke? I’m not talking about having an awareness of yourself, history, or current injustices. That form of staying woke is...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 16, 20193 min read
Today Matters and Sharpton Knows
Maxwell and Sharpton could not be any more different if they tried, but in their writings, they express similar views about leadership....
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jun 7, 20193 min read
Hella Dude
Last weekend, I went to Los Angeles to attend the Critical Race Studies in Education conference. It was hosted on the campus at the...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
May 10, 20192 min read
Criticism and Growth
She started with, “I like your aura.” “Thank you. It’s nice to meet you,” came my response. We then began to talk about a video I posted...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Apr 5, 20193 min read
Playing in the Light
What does it take to be a Mestre? A Mestre is what people in the Capoeira community call the senior or Master teachers. To earn the title...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 29, 20192 min read
Life Without Motion
It’s important that we remind ourselves to slow down. In the mornings we try to get out of the house as fast as possible to get to our...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 22, 20192 min read
The In-between Bridge
What do you do when you are in-between? By in between, I mean the time in between paychecks with unexpected expenses, in between...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 8, 20193 min read
I Am A Capoeirista
A Capoeirista is someone who trains Capoeira. They represent learning and growing in the music, rituals, self-defense, acrobatics, dance,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Feb 22, 20193 min read
Only Three Songs
Last Friday, I appeared on a local radio show. The host, Janis Hough, invited me to the show to discuss an introductory Capoeira workshop...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Feb 15, 20192 min read
Capoeira and Community
Twelve showed up on Monday. On the first Capoeira club meeting for the semester at the university, twelve people came to participate. My...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jan 18, 20193 min read
Your Goals and Capoeira Wisdom
I know that when many people see me training, they think I am crazy. Sure, some are impressed. However, I would argue that a significant...
Dad
Dec 21, 20183 min read
Dear Vizuri,
It’s hard to believe. You are eight years old today. I am proud to be your father. You are smart, creative, and beautiful. I could not be...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 20, 20183 min read
Chi-town Is My Hometown
There are times like this that I miss Chicago. I miss the people. I miss the smell of Giordano’s pizza. I miss driving pass Comiskey park...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 15, 20183 min read
Dear Student,
I appreciate you taking the time to come and meet with me during office hours. It is a pleasure to get to know more about you and your...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 4, 20173 min read
4 Tricks to Smile At Success
Have you ever had a rough morning where you wake up on the “wrong side of the bed?" You know, a day that begins with bad news or an unp
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