Associaçao Portuguesa de Naginata – APNAGI
official web site : www.naginata.pt
official contact: apnaginata@gmail.com
About us
Naginata in Portugal started circa 2006, when Charlotte Vandersleyen-sensei (at the time 3Dan) moved to Portugal. The oldest group practicing in Portugal is established in Braga (2012). A newer group in Lisbon (Almada) started practice in 2019 with the help of Eduardo Brito (3Dan), with regular seminars (stopped during 2020-2022 because of the CoronaVirus pandemic). In 2023, Eduardo Pereira (3Dan, Brazil) moved to Lisbon and is helping the local group with regular classes. In 2023 the first official national championship will be held in 11 June (Braga). Portugal has been present in ENF and INF events since 2013 and in 2016 became a temporary member of the ENF and a full member in 2018. In 2019 the Portuguese federation held the ENF seminar in Braga. Portugal is, as of yet, still not a member of the INF but we hope to soon become a member. Feel free to contact us if you want to practice at one of our locations or if you are interested in promoting a new practice group at your location.