BJJ Gyms in Minas Gerais, Brazil

Academia Irmãos Almeida

Academia Irmãos Almeida is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in Nazaré, Bahia, Brazil, led by Mestre Josenilson Almeida dos Santos (Professor Nilson Almeida). The academy is committed to teaching authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and developing both the physical and mental aspects of its students through the gentle art. Mestre Nilson Almeida is not only a highly skilled Jiu-Jitsu master but also brings a unique multidisciplinary approach to training. He holds qualifications as a Sports Psychologist and Physical Education Professor, allowing him to provide comprehensive development for his students beyond just technical training. His academic background enables him to understand the mental and physical aspects of martial arts training at a deeper level. The academy runs a social project (Projeto Social) that provides Jiu-Jitsu training to the community, emphasizing the transformative power of martial arts in young people's lives. With over 1,000 posts and 220 videos documenting training sessions, belt graduations, and student achievements, the academy maintains an active presence sharing the Jiu-Jitsu journey with its community of over 12,000 followers. The academy also offers self-defense training (Goshin-jitsu) and emphasizes values of respect, discipline, and personal growth through martial arts.

Instituto Pedra Angular BJJ

We are owned by the Lord, and our goal is the human, educational, cultural, and psychological development of our children and adolescents, as well as their social and sporting integration within the communities. Currently, the importance of physical activity practiced intelligently and systematically is no longer debated. Intelligent because one should have defined goals to guide the activities one chooses to practice, and systematic because one should do it with method and perseverance, seeking results that provide a better quality of life, benefiting both the physical and psychological aspects.