カポエィラアンゴーラ京都カポエラ | Capoeira Angola in Kyoto, Osaka Japan

ABOUT KYOTO & OSAKA

グループインジンガ京都・大阪支部について

The group in Japan operate under the guidance of the mestres of our Brazilian headquarters. In order to transmit and learn their teachings, the group is led and managed together with Head Teacher Mestre Kosuke and the local instructors/treinelas, who oversee daily training sessions and activities.

In regular classes, we practice playing the berimbau—the principal instrument of Capoeira—as well as other instruments and songs. Through movement within music and rhythm, students train both body and mind. Through Capoeira, we cultivate physical strength while also learning its spirituality and philosophy.

The group in Kyoto officially began its activities on May 5, 2015.

The group in Osaka branch began its activities on March 18, 2023, and officially became an established group on November 1, 2024.

Up to the present day, we have hosted numerous international exchange events by inviting mestres from Brazil. Through these activities, we continue to study and transmit Capoeira Angola within Japan.

Our members include both women and men, ranging from children to adults. Parents and children can participate together, and we offer both kids’ classes and adult classes. We are always welcoming new members, so please feel free to observe a class or join us!

TEACHERS KYOTO & OSAKA

グループインジンガ京都・大阪支部の指導者

MESTRE

師範　／　代表

Capoeira Angola Group Nzinga Kyoto

mestre - kosuke

Kosuke Arakawa

Started Capoeira in Kyoto in 2002, and visited Brazil several times to train.

He lived in São Paulo from 2009-2013, and began training at the São Paulo branch of Group Nzinga. He worked at a photo studio and majored in photography at the University of the Arts (FAAP).

In 2014, he returned to Japan and invited three Group Nzinga teachers to Japan for an event he hosted called Ginga Nzinga inviting three Group Nzinga teachers to Japan, and was awarded the rank of Trainee (Treinel) .On May 5, 2015 Group Kyoto was created official to be a base for training Kyoto. At present, we actively carry out Capoeira activities throughout the country.

2016 - 2017: Held capoeira classes at Kyoto International School

November 2017: Received rank of Contramestre in Brazil.

While learning and teaching Capoeira Angora, He also focuses on spreading knowledge of capoeira outside our classes. In addition to regular classes, he give workshops overseas and throughout Japan.

He believes it is important to interact with many people, regardless of organization or style.

Through the vehicle of capoeira, his everyday focus is on teaching, especially to children, about how to create a gender equal world free from discrimination.

In July 2025, Sao Paulo, during the 30 years commemoration event of Nzinga, he was recognized as a Master of the group and Capoeira Angola.

Currently, while teaching Capoeira Angola, he also performs at events and conduct workshops for children and adults across various locations, in addition to regular classes. He believes it is vital to interact with many people regardless of group or style, and consider it important that Capoeira enables the creation of a diverse society characterized by gender equality and freedom from discrimination.

TREINELAS

トレイネイラ　／　指導者

Capoeira Angola Group Nzinga Kyoto

Emilie

Emilie Tsuru Devaux

Group Nzinga Kyoto: Instructor

PhD, University of Kyoto. French language teacher.

Started capoeira in 2005. From 2012 to 2013 she lived in São Paulo from 2012-2013 and started training at the São Paulo branch of Group Nzinga. Upon returning to Kyoto she helped with the establishment of Group Nzinga Kyoto.

She is currently teaching classes for the group while deepening her knowledge of Capoeira Angola.