BJJ Gyms in Brasília, Brazil

2 Brothers BFC - Brasil

2 Brothers BFC was founded in 1995 in Brasília, Brazil by brothers Júlio César da Silva Lima (Júlio "Pudim") and Sandro da Silva Lima. Both are students of Mestre Banni Cavalcanti, who trained under the legendary Mestre Carlson Gracie, establishing the lineage: Carlson Gracie → Banni Cavalcanti → 2 Brothers BFC. The brothers grew up in a large family of fighters and martial artists, representing Banni Fight Combat (BFC) in numerous jiu-jitsu championships and vale-tudo battles when fighters competed without gloves. In 1999, Júlio traveled to Hawaii to train with his partner Marcelo Tigre at Team Tiger Academy, where he also taught classes. The following year, Sandro moved to Portugal, opening an academy in Costa de Caparica in 2000 and becoming instrumental in spreading Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu throughout Portugal. The training philosophy at 2 Brothers BFC is rooted in discipline, loyalty, and dedication. As Júlio "Pudim" states: "Train! Train so that those who come to fight you feel the rock that you are." The academy emphasizes building character through martial arts, creating a family atmosphere where loyalty makes you family. The brothers' approach combines traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques with practical vale-tudo experience, fostering both technical skill and warrior spirit. The academy is committed to developing not just skilled practitioners, but well-rounded martial artists who embody the values of respect, perseverance, and continuous improvement. The lead instructors are Júlio "Pudim" Lima (5th degree black belt) and Sandro "Bala" Lima (4th degree black belt), the founding brothers who have dedicated over 20 years to teaching jiu-jitsu. Júlio began martial arts at age 13 with judo (influenced by his father), then trained capoeira, Thai boxing, and luta livre before finding his calling in jiu-jitsu under Mestre Guarnair and later Mestre Banni Scovsck Cavalcanti through Mestre Euclides Pereira. Sandro's martial arts journey followed a similar path, training judo, capoeira, luta livre, and Thai boxing from childhood through adolescence, starting jiu-jitsu at 17 with Mestre Guarnair at the Senate headquarters in Brasília before joining Mestre Banni's academy in 1995. Additional instructors include Claudio Lima (3rd degree black belt), Marco Lima (3rd degree black belt), and Claudio Dias (2nd degree black belt), all serving as assistant professors. The team has grown to over 20 affiliates worldwide across Brazil, Portugal, Mexico, and Angola.

Academia Deo

Deo Jiu-Jitsu is a respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team founded by Mestre Deoclécio Paulo in Brasília during the 1970s. Mestre Deo holds a Red Belt (9th degree), representing the highest level of mastery in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and is considered the fourth in the genealogical tree of BJJ after Mitsuyo Maeda, Luiz França, and Oswaldo Fadda. He began training in the 1940s and was recognized as one of the top competitors at Oswaldo Fadda's academy during his competitive years. After serving in the Brazilian Army and teaching Jiu-Jitsu in various cities throughout Brazil and Chile, Mestre Deoclécio Paulo established the Associação Deo Jiu-Jitsu in Brasília, where it has become one of the most influential academies in the region. In 2015, he was honored with the title of Honorary Citizen of Brasília by the Legislative Chamber of the Federal District in recognition of his immense contributions to Jiu-Jitsu in the capital. The Deo Jiu-Jitsu team operates multiple training locations throughout Brasília, including Asa Norte, Asa Sul, Guará, Águas Claras, Taguatinga, Sobradinho, Planaltina, São Sebastião, and Samambaia Sul. The team is known for its traditional approach to Jiu-Jitsu instruction, emphasizing both technical excellence and the values of discipline and respect. Led by experienced black belt instructors including Vitor Marçal (3rd degree), Bernardo Henrique (4th degree), and Abiderman Souza Carvalho (4th degree), Deo Jiu-Jitsu continues Mestre Deo's legacy of developing skilled practitioners and positive community members through the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.