BJJ Gyms in Santa Catarina, Brazil

Nanni Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated over 2500 years ago. Created by Buddhist monks, a nomadic and frail people who were frequently raided by other groups and who, due to their religious beliefs, could not use weapons, they developed a form of defense based on the study of animal movements, using the principle of leverage that allowed a much weaker individual to overcome a stronger and heavier one. This fighting style soon spread across Asia and reached Japan, where it became the fighting style of the samurai, skilled warriors whose role was to defend their lords, even with their lives, if necessary. The samurai mastered various combat techniques such as knives, spears, and bows and arrows, and they used Jiu-Jitsu as their hand-to-hand combat style. Despite the aggressiveness of the time, Jiu-Jitsu stood out for characteristics such as balance and flexibility that overcame brute force.

Escola Paraense Nós BJJ

Escola Paraense Nós BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in Cidade Nova, Ananindeua, in the state of Pará, Brazil. The academy is part of the CBJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Confederation) federation and focuses on teaching traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to students of all ages and skill levels. The gym maintains an active presence in the local BJJ community with a strong following on social media and positive reviews from students. With a 100% recommendation rating based on 48 reviews on Facebook, Nós BJJ has established itself as a respected training facility in the Ananindeua area. For more information about class schedules and membership options, prospective students are encouraged to contact the academy directly via phone, email, or WhatsApp.

Academia Superior De Policia Penal BJJ - SC

ACAPS (Academia de Administração Prisional e Socioeducativa) is a government training institution for the Santa Catarina State Prison System, not a civilian BJJ gym. This academy provides professional development, tactical training, and continuing education for prison guards and correctional officers. While BJJ training may be included as part of their tactical operations curriculum for law enforcement personnel, this facility does not offer civilian programs, public classes, or memberships to the general public. This listing appears in the IBJJF database likely because prison guards from this institution have competed in tournaments. However, it should not be listed as a public BJJ gym. For civilian BJJ training in Florianópolis, please search for other gyms in the area that offer public programs.