BJJ Gyms in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Arroio do Meio

Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Arroio do Meio is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in Arroio do Meio, Rio Grande do Sul, founded on February 6, 2010. Led by Professor Eduardo Friedrich, known as "Gigante," the academy is part of the prestigious Alliance Jiu-Jitsu team, one of the most successful BJJ organizations in the world. The academy is best known for organizing the Copa Gaúcha de Jiu-Jitsu (CGJJ), a distinguished tournament series in Rio Grande do Sul that follows CBJJ rules and serves all jiu-jitsu categories. The competition is notable for its commitment to social inclusion, featuring a jiu-jitsu+ category specifically designed for autistic children and adults. The Copa Gaúcha 2024 season offers prizes in Brazilian reais for teams and absolute divisions, with trophies awarded to the top three teams in each category (Kids/Adult/Master/No Gi). Alliance Arroio do Meio has produced competitive athletes who regularly win medals at regional and national competitions, demonstrating the high quality of training provided by Professor Eduardo Friedrich and his team. The academy maintains the Alliance tradition of technical excellence and competitive success while fostering an inclusive environment for practitioners of all ages and abilities.

Centro Esportivo Irmãos Felix de Jiu-Jitsu

Founded on January 10, 1990, Centro Esportivo Irmãos Felix de Jiu-Jitsu (CEIFJJ) is ranked among the best Jiu-Jitsu schools in the world. Currently, it is the largest medal winner in Minas Gerais state in official championships (Municipal, State, National, and International competitions), with experience in children's education since 1988. The school is led by Professor José Felix, a 7th degree Coral Belt (Red and Black Belt), who currently serves as Vice-President of the Federação Mineira de Jiu-Jitsu (Minas Gerais Jiu-Jitsu Federation), the main regulatory body for the sport in the state of Minas Gerais. Under his leadership, CEIFJJ has become one of the most respected BJJ academies in Brazil. The academy operates multiple locations throughout Minas Gerais, with the main headquarters (Matriz) located in Belo Horizonte. With over 30 years of excellence in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction, CEIFJJ continues to produce champion athletes while maintaining a strong focus on technical development and children's education. Key instructors include Kennis Felix (6th degree Black Belt) who serves as Technical Director, along with a network of qualified black belt instructors across multiple affiliated locations.

Alliance Bento Gonçalves

Alliance Bento Gonçalves é uma academia de Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu localizada em Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil, parte da renomada equipe Alliance, uma das maiores e mais bem-sucedidas organizações de Jiu-Jitsu do mundo. A Alliance foi fundada em 1993 por três lendas do Jiu-Jitsu: Mestre Romero "Jacaré" Cavalcanti, Fábio Gurgel, e Alexandre Paiva, que uniram suas equipes sob uma única bandeira. Hoje, a Alliance conta com mais de 300 academias distribuídas em cinco continentes, produzindo campeões mundiais como Bruno Malfacine, Rubens Charles Cobrinha, Michael Langui, Lucas Lepri e Marcelo Garcia. Na Alliance Bento Gonçalves, o Jiu-Jitsu é utilizado como um meio de melhorar a qualidade de vida, ajudando as pessoas a alcançarem a excelência e se superarem. A academia oferece uma metodologia de ensino comprovada, que já sagrou-se 13 vezes Campeã Mundial, alicerçada em técnicas utilizadas por atletas de elite. A equipe de professores é altamente especializada e qualificada, com ampla experiência e atenção cuidadosa, cuja maior motivação é elevar a qualidade de vida de seus alunos através do Jiu-Jitsu. A academia oferece programas para todos os níveis: Iniciante (faixa branca), Intermediário (até faixa azul), e Avançado (faixa azul até faixa preta). Há também programas especiais como Kids 1 e Kids 2 para crianças, Juvenil para adolescentes, e aulas de defesa pessoal feminina. As instalações modernas incluem áreas climatizadas, vestiários masculino e feminino, área social, loja própria e Wi-Fi. A Alliance Bento Gonçalves tem duas unidades: a principal na Rua Amadeu Postal, 442 - Santo Antão, e outra na Rua Tocantins, 36 - São Bento.

Black Helmet

Black Helmet Jiu-Jitsu in Blumenau, Santa Catarina, is led by a highly accomplished 6th degree black belt instructor with 36 years of experience and 24 years as a black belt, trained directly under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. The academy has achieved remarkable success on the international stage, earning 10th place in the world No-Gi ranking and securing numerous national and international titles including competitions in Las Vegas, London, Lisbon, Mexico, and Ireland. The team has won gold 16 times at No-Gi Open championships and claimed victory 4 times at the prestigious ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) - the Submission Fighting World Federation. Black Helmet's training philosophy emphasizes forming warriors both on and off the mat, focusing on discipline, strength, and personal growth through the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The academy offers a comprehensive approach to physical conditioning, self-defense, and mental resilience, with classes structured in small groups to ensure individual attention and technical precision. The training environment promotes respect and constant evolution, welcoming practitioners from complete beginners to advanced competitors. The facility features Olympic-grade tatame mats, air-conditioned training areas, and a waiting room with live class transmission for parents and guests. Black Helmet serves students from age 5 onwards with age-appropriate programs including Baby Eagles (ages 3-5), Little Eagles (ages 6-13), adult programs across all skill levels, specialized training for practitioners over 40, and private lessons. In addition to traditional gi-based Jiu-Jitsu, the academy offers No-Gi grappling, wrestling for Jiu-Jitsu, and self-defense classes, maintaining a professional structure with limited class sizes to ensure quality instruction and safety for all members.