Celtic shares a lemonade with Marico "Dr. Rico" Flake, a pioneer in Memphis Jookin as well as an officer of the Memphis Police Department as they discuss taking inspiration from martial arts and nature, movement without ego, the evolution of Gangsta Walk to Jookin, the difference between Jook and Juke, the history and origin of Black dance in Memphis, the source of Jookin in the Blues, expressing emotion and soul through dance, the meaning and importance of "getting buck", training techniques, the origin of the name Dr. Rico, using dance to help students empower themselves, working with Janelle Monáe, experiencing racism in the Memphis Police Department, perspectives on resistance, the inadequacies of modern police training, holding police accountable for the use of deadly force, and leaving a legacy of love and integrity for his children. It should be noted that Dr. Rico is speaking entirely in his capacity as a private citizen and not on behalf of his employer. Any views expressed are his own.
To view the battle between Dr. Rico and Skywalker mentioned in the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VP3rAFEoB0 ;
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