Professor Leão PretoNov 27, 20213 minMake It Happen!Is there a problem you want to solve during this week of Thanksgiving? Do you believe you can create the solution if only you had more...
Professor Leão PretoOct 15, 20213 minCapoeira and Two WordsHow were you raised? That’s a broad question, but today I want you to think about some of the home teachings you received as a child. I...
Professor Leão PretoSep 10, 20215 minTraining Capoeira and Running MarathonsHow can you run a marathon without training? That's a foolish question! It would be best if you didn't attempt to run 26. 2 miles/ 42...
Professor Leão PretoAug 31, 20214 minCapoeira Under the Sea You might think that wearing a face mask will prepare you to scuba dive. During a dive, you wear goggles with a mask that covers your...
Professor Leão PretoJul 24, 20213 minMore than Just CapoeiraLast week, we lost the hip-hop icon Biz Markie. At age 57, he passed away from health challenges related to a history of type 2 diabetes....
Professor Leão PretoJun 11, 20212 minCapoeira Without Social MediaHow much time do you spend on social media interacting with friends and looking for inspiration to develop your capoeira game? It’s been...
Professor Leão PretoMay 14, 20213 minCapoeira Circles and Square LivesIt's 5:49 AM on a Saturday, and I am standing on a circular wooden deck overlooking the Caribbean sea. I turn to the left and right of...
Professor Leão PretoApr 16, 20214 minTedious Taxes, Tumultuous Teaching, and Tragic TasersLiving on a Caribbean island is beautiful, but I experience stress like anyone else. This week I felt a tension in my neck while...
Professor Leão PretoMar 12, 20212 minCapoeira and Everything Else in Silence How can you incorporate mindful practices into your everyday activities? It takes consistent practice to bring your full self to the...
Professor Leão PretoFeb 12, 20213 minCapoeira Meditation and Procrastination How do you support progress to get things done for yourself, your job, and your family? We are into the second month of 2021, and I want...
Professor Leão PretoJan 15, 20213 minCapoeira, Accountability, and ProgressHow is 2021 treating you? We are into the second full week of this year, and much has happened. The rioting of DC stirred the impeachment...
Professor Leão PretoDec 11, 20203 minCapo Connections between Passion and PurposeWhat is your passion? If passion is too strong, begin with interest. What interests you? After reflecting on these self-awareness...
Professor Leão PretoNov 6, 20204 minDelayed Elections, Birthday Reflections, and Capoeira CompletionsDid you vote in this year's election? I am not attempting to shame you if you decided to stay home and not vote. In some past elections,...
Professor Leão PretoOct 23, 20204 minCapoeira, Life and FaithIf you’re itching to travel to the Caribbean, but the pandemic has you on house arrest, join us for the virtual experience via Zoom!
Professor Leão PretoOct 9, 20204 minDark Nights and Light MorningsHow are you managing this week? As we continue adjusting to social distance practices, it is important that we check-in with each other....
Professor Leão PretoSep 11, 20203 minA Why MorningHave you ever experienced a rough couple of days? This week has been tough. One of my young students passed away. The children returned...
Professor Leão PretoAug 14, 20203 minCapoeira and MindshiftsDear Brother, How are you? We’ve missed you in Capoeira class. I hope all is well with you and your family. During this season of COVID.
Professor Leão PretoJul 17, 20204 minLife, Capoeira, and Death PrioritiesWhat is a priority for you? Completing a day of remote work without getting sidetracked by Netflix is important.
Professor Leão PretoJun 12, 20203 minYOUDuring this week, with continued pandemic restrictions and massive street protests, you might not feel at your best. Like you, I am tired...
Professor Leão PretoJun 5, 20204 minPandemic Revolutions, Capoeira, and #justiceforgeorgefloydKilling an unarmed Black man during a pandemic is like throwing gasoline on a fire. The people are hot, and their patience burns for...