BJJ Gyms in Ceará, Brazil

Escola De Jiu Jitsu Da Granja

Escola de Jiu Jitsu Granja Viana is a certified Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in Cotia, São Paulo, affiliated with the Confederação Brasileira de Jiu Jitsu (CBJJ). The gym prides itself on having the largest training mat in the region - over 150m² of Taurun tatami designed to cushion falls and ensure maximum safety during training. With modern facilities including a comfortable waiting area with work space and high-speed Wi-Fi, the academy has earned over 150 five-star reviews from satisfied students and parents. The academy's methodology is built on three interconnected pillars: Martial Arts Philosophy, Technical Study, and Application. Beyond teaching techniques, the gym emphasizes values like respect, discipline, and humility, helping students develop character and a resilient mindset that extends beyond the mat. The curriculum focuses on developing physical, emotional, social, and cognitive skills through dynamic classes that improve fitness, emotional intelligence, communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities. All instructors at Escola de Jiu Jitsu Granja Viana are officially certified by the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Confederation (CBJJ), ensuring students receive safe, high-quality instruction following the highest technical and ethical standards. The academy offers specialized programs for children aged 3-13 (divided into three age groups) and adults of all skill levels. For students interested in competition, the gym provides complete support for tournament participation, viewing competition as a natural extension of learning that offers additional opportunities for personal and technical growth.

Combat Time

Combat Time is a comprehensive martial arts and fitness center in Curitiba, Paraná, with two locations serving the Água Verde and Boqueirão neighborhoods. Founded with the vision of creating a dedicated training center for athletes rather than just adding martial arts to a traditional gym, Combat Time offers a complete experience across emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development. The academy provides a wide range of combat sports and fitness programs including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Muay Thai, Boxing, and MMA, alongside CrossFit-style training (Cross Time), functional training (Condition Time), and traditional weight training. The facility features dedicated training spaces for each discipline, including separate tatami mats for Jiu-Jitsu/Judo and Muay Thai, a professional boxing ring, and comprehensive strength and conditioning equipment. Combat Time's coaching team is led by Andrey Adam, who instructs both Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, along with specialists including Sander Bruniera (Jiu-Jitsu), Wily Pereira (Muay Thai), Luis Mateus (Boxing), and Sander B. Filho (Judo). The academy welcomes male, female, and youth athletes with programs tailored to different age groups and skill levels, all supported by professional facilities including separate locker rooms, waiting area, and on-site pro shop.

Alliance Fortaleza

Alliance Fortaleza is led by Professor Guilherme Rocha "Caju", a black belt under Mestre Saulo Ribeiro who has been teaching Jiu-Jitsu since 1994. Born in 1975 in Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme started training at age 15 and received his purple belt from Mestre Royler Gracie at just 18 years old. He earned his black belt in 2001 from Mestre Saulo Ribeiro, making him part of the first generation of Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu black belts. Since 2017, Professor "Caju" has led Alliance in Fortaleza, representing the team with the most world titles in history. Alliance has approximately 200 affiliates worldwide and is an 11-time World Champion in men's division and 10-time World Champion in women's division. With 17 years as a black belt, Professor Caju has graduated over 30 black belts, including world champion Bruno Becco, one of the greatest exponents of Jiu-Jitsu in Ceará. The academy is located inside Crossfit Rek and features a fully air-conditioned dojo with 100m² of Olympic-grade mats. The facility offers free private parking. Alliance Fortaleza follows the Alliance methodology of teaching, with specialized level-separated classes designed to help students understand and progress through every stage of their training. The methodology is regularly reviewed and updated based on best practices from Alliance academies around the world.

Daniel Machado BJJ Fortaleza

Daniel Machado BJJ Fortaleza is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in the Circulo Militar (Military Circle) of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The academy is part of the renowned Machado Jiu-Jitsu lineage, which has been instrumental in spreading Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu worldwide. The gym emphasizes the traditional philosophy that true Jiu-Jitsu is about neutralizing aggression rather than initiating violence, teaching students the art of self-defense through technique, leverage, and proper base. Led by Daniel Bastos Machado, the academy offers training in the authentic Machado style of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The academy is affiliated with CBJJ (Confederação Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu) and provides a welcoming environment for students to learn the art that transforms lives. They offer trial classes for new students interested in experiencing the benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. The gym is conveniently located within the Military Circle facility at Rua Canuto de Aguiar, 425, in the Siqueira neighborhood of Fortaleza, providing a structured and disciplined training environment for practitioners of all levels.