# Leão Dourado

> Belo Horizonte, Brazil

## Overview

**Name:** Leão Dourado

**Description:** For many years, the **Leão Dourado Sports Association** has followed a path of struggle and success in Jiu-Jitsu in Minas Gerais, nationally, and internationally. With top-level instructors, the team has been reaping the rewards of its dedication and effort in training not only athletes, but also conscious citizens and champions in various Jiu-Jitsu sporting events around the world.

According to some historians, **Jiu-Jitsu** , or "gentle art," originated in India and was practiced by Buddhist monks. Concerned with self-defense, the monks developed a technique based on the principles of balance, the body's articulation system, and leverage, avoiding the use of force and weapons.

With the expansion of Buddhism, Jiu-Jitsu spread throughout Southeast Asia, China, and finally reached Japan, where it developed and became popular.

From the late 19th century onwards, some Jiu-Jitsu masters migrated from Japan to other continents, making a living teaching the martial art and participating in fights.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
Rua João Donada 135 , Serrano, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
Belo Horizonte, Pernambuco, 55008-010, Brazil

**Phone:** +553134763896

**Website:** https://www.leaodourado.com

**Social Media:**
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leaodouradobjj/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leaodouradojiujitsu#

## Hours of Operation

- Monday: 7:00 AM -10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM -10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM -10:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM -10:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM -10:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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**Last Updated:** April 13, 2026

**Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/brazil/pernambuco/belo-horizonte/leao-dourado)