BJJ Gyms in Santa Catarina, Brazil

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.

Base Forte Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Base Forte is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in the Córrego Grande neighborhood of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The academy offers training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and strength conditioning (musculação), providing a comprehensive approach to martial arts training and physical fitness. Located in one of Florianópolis's vibrant neighborhoods, Base Forte combines traditional BJJ training with modern fitness methodologies to help students develop both their grappling skills and overall physical conditioning.

Alliance Joinville

Alliance Joinville is a premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil, and part of the globally renowned Alliance team. Led by Professor Jeferson Cruz, a black belt who has been practicing since 1997 and instructing since 2003, the academy has been a cornerstone of the Alliance network in the region since 2005. Professor Cruz was awarded his black belt in 2007 by Master Paulo Sérgio Santos. The academy follows the Alliance philosophy of using Jiu-Jitsu as a tool to improve people's lives, creating not just skilled practitioners but a true family atmosphere on the mats. With equal treatment for all students and a commitment to continuous learning, Alliance Joinville extracts the best from each individual. The academy operates two training areas (Tatame 1 and Tatame 2) offering programs for all ages and skill levels, from children as young as 5 years old to adults at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The coaching team includes six black belts: Jeferson Cruz (head instructor since 2003), Fabio Passere (first black belt graduated by Prof. Cruz in 2013, trained under Ricardo Libório in Florida), Paulo Sérgio da Cruz (black belt since 2016), Jeferson Passos (black belt since 2021), Rogério Camilo (black belt since 2021), and Marcelo Borges (Physical Education graduate, black belt since 2022). The academy offers gi and no-gi training, with specialized submission classes, serving the Joinville community with Alliance's world-championship pedigree.