# Ctl B9 Parademinasjj > Para De Minas, Brazil ## Overview **Name:** Ctl B9 Parademinasjj **Description:** B9 Barbosa Jiu-Jitsu is a world-renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy network founded by Sensei Marco Antônio Barbosa (Barbosinha), a 6th degree black belt. Born in Araçatuba, São Paulo in 1968, Barbosa began his martial arts journey in Judo at age 13, earning his black belt in 1986 under Sensei Uichiro Umakakeba. After training in Japan and representing Brazil in the Pan-American Games (Cuba) and World Championship (Spain) in 1991, he transitioned to Jiu-Jitsu in 1992, training with Roberto Godoy and Macaco at Companhia Paulista. The B9 network was established in 2011 and has grown to over 60 affiliated academies worldwide with more than 3,000 students. The academy's teaching philosophy emphasizes martial arts as a life philosophy, combining modern teaching methodology with traditional values of respect and discipline. B9 is known for its rigorous training standards, with over 60 certified instructors aligned with the unified B9 teaching methodology. Barbosa is particularly renowned for his exceptional guard passing abilities and ground fighting techniques, knowledge he accumulated over 30+ years of training and competition. The academy offers programs for all ages and skill levels, from kids programs to advanced competitor training. The B9 team is led by Sensei Marco Barbosa, supported by experienced black belt instructors including Professor Andrei Agostinho (black belt since 2000, previously Carlson Gracie team), Professor Gilvan Santana Moreira (specializing in multiple martial arts), and Professora Patrícia Lage (daughter of Mestre Roberto Lage, lifelong competitor). This location in Para de Minas is part of the extensive B9 network bringing world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction to Minas Gerais. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** Avenida Presidente Vargas 1652 Senador Valadares, Loja, Para De Minas, Minas Gerais, Brasil Para De Minas, São Paulo, 07190, Brazil **Phone:** (11) 5083-8754 **Email:** Reginaldosouza60@hotmail.com **Website:** https://barbosajj.com.br/ **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbosajjb9/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbosajjb9/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9a0wgT4E80dsDic2Y5xkMg - TikTok: https://twitter.com/Barbosajjb9 ## Instructors ### Marco Antônio Barbosa - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Master Marco Antônio Barbosa, known as 'Barbosinha', was born in 1968 in Araçatuba, São Paulo. He earned his Judo black belt in 1986 under Sensei Uichiro Umakakeba and competed internationally, representing Brazil at the 1991 Pan American Games and World Championships. He transitioned to Jiu-Jitsu in 1992 and became renowned as a masterful guard passer. In 2011, he founded the B9 academy network, which now has over 60 affiliates worldwide with more than 3,700 students. ### Andrei Agostinho - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Started Jiu-Jitsu in 1992 with the Carlson Gracie team under Professor Crezio de Souza. Black belt since 2000 and with Team Barbosa since 2007. ### Gilvan Santana Moreira **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Started training at age 16 in 1998 in Kung Fu (Eagle Claw) and has specialized in multiple martial arts disciplines. ### Patrícia Lage **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Patricia Lage was born on March 7, 1977, in São Paulo, Brazil, where she was born and raised. Patricia’s mother used to take her to Judo classes and watch her father (Roberto Lage) train. She was enthusiastic and wanted to mimic her father in the Japanese art, but she was told she could not because females were not allowed to train at the dojo. Patricia used to do swimming classes at the “Foquinha” academy in Sao Paulo, an academy that also had kids classes for Jiu-Jitsu, after seeing children practicing BJJ, Patricia asked her mother to sign her up which she did. The coach there was the legendary Otavio de Almeida, who also trained with Patricia’s father. She continued training under master Otavio competing actively since the age of 4/5 years of age, having medalled in every age division there is in Jiu-Jitsu. Though she trained mainly under Almeida, it was her father that awarded her all her belts, including her black belt, a promotion that took place in between March 11 and 18, 1995, a few days after her 18th birthday. Although often mentioned as the first female to earn a black belt in BJJ, at the time of her graduation, there were already at least two others training alongside Lage in her academy. She was, very possibly one of the very first to receive her CBJJ/IBJJF diploma, something she requested in order to compete at the Brazilian Nationals that same year. Patricia Lage also graduated in Veterinary medicine, practicing her academic vocation in the army, where she became a lieutenant. Patrcia’s contact: [email protected] Patricia Lage vs Leticia Lalli ## Programs ### Adult BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced competitors ### Kids BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Fun and educational Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children, building discipline and confidence ### No-Gi Grappling **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Grappling without the gi, focusing on wrestling and submission techniques ### Boxing **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Boxing training for fitness, technique, and competition ### Muay Thai **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** The art of eight limbs - traditional Muay Thai striking and clinch work ### Competitor Training **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Advanced training for competition-focused students --- **Last Updated:** February 02, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/brazil/sao-paulo/para-de-minas/ctl-b9-parademinasjj)