In a picturesque coastal village near Porto, nestled beside the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, the life of Joana Almeida began to take shape—a life imbued with tradition, discipline, quest and the echoes of Portuguese folk music. 

 

From an early age, Joana Almeida found her two great passions: music and martial arts.

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After decades dedicated to both paths, she has transformed them into a way of life - creating, performing, teaching, and sharing her work around the world through an international career.

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Two disciplines. One Dō.
A life shaped by art, movement, and dedication.