# Anderson Barata BJJ

> Recife, Brazil

## Overview

**Name:** Anderson Barata BJJ

**Description:** Anderson Barata BJJ, operating at Associação Nova Roma de Jiu Jitsu in Casa Forte, Recife, is led by Professor Anderson Barata, a black belt since 2008 with over 10 years of experience teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense. The academy focuses on practical, reality-based Jiu-Jitsu training with an emphasis on self-defense applications for everyday situations.

Professor Anderson Barata began his Jiu-Jitsu journey in 1994, inspired by Royce Gracie's performance at the first UFC event. He trained under the renowned Mestre Jesiel Andrade, one of Pernambuco's most respected Jiu-Jitsu masters, learning the fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu with a focus on real-world situations and self-defense. His training philosophy emphasizes consciousness, posture, and practical decision-making, ensuring students learn techniques they can apply immediately.

Beyond traditional BJJ training, Professor Barata founded the "Mulher Segura" (Safe Women) program and regularly conducts self-defense seminars open to both men and women. His teaching method is described as simple, direct, and without unnecessary frills—focused on making Jiu-Jitsu accessible with real purpose and personal development. The academy maintains small class sizes to ensure individual attention and safe, progressive instruction for students of all backgrounds and experience levels.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
Av. Dezessete de Agosto, 656 (Piso superior), Casa Forte, Recife, PE
Recife, Rio Grande do Sul, 52060, Brazil

**Website:** https://andersonbarata.com.br


## Instructors


### Anderson Barata - Black

**Role:** Head Instructor

**Bio:** Black belt since 2008 with over 10 years of experience teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense. Started training in 1994 after watching Royce Gracie at UFC 1. Trained under Mestre Jesiel Andrade in Pernambuco. Founder of the Mulher Segura (Safe Women) program. Teaching philosophy emphasizes practical, reality-based techniques with focus on consciousness, assertiveness, and real-world application. Known for a simple, direct teaching method without unnecessary frills.



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**Last Updated:** March 03, 2026

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