From Student to Mestre: Caleb Barnett’s Capoeira Journey | FormABLE | #formablepodcast #podcast

FormABLE Podcast – Episode 66: From Student to Mestre with Caleb “Espigao” Barnett This episode of the FormABLE Podcast is a special one for host Jamie Sparling as he sits down with Mestre Espigao (Caleb Barnett) of Capoeira Volta ao Mundo—not only an accomplished Capoeira instructor, but also Jamie’s former Capoeira instructor and close friend. For Jamie, this conversation is a chance to reconnect with someone who played an important role in his own martial arts journey and to explore how the lessons we learn from our teachers can continue to influence us long after we leave the classroom. Caleb has been training with Capoeira Volta ao Mundo since 2002, beginning a journey that eventually led him into teaching and, most recently, his promotion to Mestre. Together, Jamie and Caleb talk about the journey of Capoeira, the importance of teachers and mentors, the physical and cultural depth of this unique Brazilian martial art, and what it means to dedicate yourself to passing an art on to the next generation. Capoeira is far more than kicks, acrobatics, music, and movement. It brings together martial arts, rhythm, creativity, community, discipline, and cultural tradition. Most importantly, this is a conversation between two friends who share a piece of martial arts history together—and a reminder that the people we meet on our martial arts journey can become just as important as the techniques we learn. Join Jamie and Mestre Espigao for a conversation about Capoeira, friendship, mentorship, growth, and the lifelong journey of martial arts. Subscribe to the FormABLE Podcast for conversations with martial artists, instructors, athletes, and inspiring people who demonstrate that martial arts can help make us more capable, confident, connected, and FORMABLE. #FormABLEPodcast #Capoeira #MestreEspigao #CalebBarnett #CapoeiraVoltaAoMundo #MartialArts #BrazilianMartialArts #MartialArtsJourney #MartialArtsMentorship #JamieSparling