Grupo Nzinga Capoeira Angola Atlanta

Rooted in the legacy of Grupo Nzinga de Capoeira Angola, our Atlanta nucleus carries forward a living tradition of liberation, education, and community-building through the art of Capoeira Angola. Founded in Bahia, Brazil in 1995 under the guidance of Mestra Janja, Mestra Paulinha, and Mestre Poloca, the Nzinga network has grown internationally as a movement dedicated to the study, preservation, and evolution of African and Afro-Brazilian knowledge systems.

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In Atlanta, we continue this lineage by cultivating a space for rigorous practice, reflection, and collective growth. Our work unites movement, music, and oral history as pathways to personal and social transformation. Training sessions combine physical discipline with study of the language, philosophy, and cultural heritage of Capoeira Angola, ensuring that students engage both body and mind in the pursuit of mastery and understanding.

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We welcome learners of all levels who seek more than exercise—those who wish to connect with a tradition of resistance, rhythm, and respect. Through classes, community gatherings, and cultural exchange, we honor the wisdom of our elders and strengthen the ties that link Africa, Brazil, and the African Diaspora.

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Our Atlanta group operates within the guiding principles of Grupo Nzinga: academic rigor, social responsibility, and the continuous pursuit of freedom through knowledge and practice. Together, we sustain a lineage that transforms history into movement, and movement into meaning.