# Barbosa Jiu-Jitsu > São Paulo, Brazil ## Overview **Name:** Barbosa Jiu-Jitsu **Description:** Barbosa Jiu-Jitsu (B9) is a network of martial arts academies led by Master Marco Antônio Barbosa, known as "Barbosinha". Founded in 2011, the B9 team has grown to over 60 affiliated schools across Brazil and internationally, with more than 3,700 students and 69 certified instructors united by a shared philosophy and teaching methodology. Master Barbosa's journey began in 1968 in Araçatuba, São Paulo. He started training Judo at age 13 and earned his black belt in 1986 under Sensei Uichiro Umakakeba in Bastos, known for rigorous traditional Japanese training. He competed internationally, representing Brazil at the 1991 Pan American Games in Cuba and the World Championships in Spain. In 1992, while working as a Judo instructor, Barbosa was introduced to Jiu-Jitsu and began training with Roberto Godoy and Macaco at Companhia Paulista. His exceptional ground fighting skills from Judo (Ne Waza) translated perfectly to Jiu-Jitsu, and he became renowned both in Brazil and internationally as a masterful guard passer. The B9 academy system emphasizes not just sport and competition, but personal development and social transformation through martial arts. Their mission focuses on promoting quality of life and well-being through Jiu-Jitsu and other martial arts as tools for personal and social transformation. The headquarters is located in Vila Mariana, near Paulista Avenue and Paraíso metro station, featuring a reception area, locker rooms, functional training space, boxing ring, and spacious mats. The academy offers programs for all ages and skill levels, including Kids Jiu-Jitsu, adult Gi and No-Gi classes, competition training, boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling (Luta Olímpica), Judo, and functional training. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** Rua Remanso 21, 1º andar, Vila Mariana São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil **Phone:** +55 11 5083-8754 **Website:** https://www.barbosajj.com.br **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbosajjb9/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbosajjb9/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9a0wgT4E80dsDic2Y5xkMg ## 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 ### Jiu-Jitsu **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training with gi, focusing on technique, leverage, and ground fighting. Suitable for all skill levels. ### Kids Jiu-Jitsu **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Fun and educational Jiu-Jitsu program for children, teaching self-discipline, respect, and self-defense while building confidence. ### Competition Training **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Advanced training program for competitive athletes focused on tournament preparation, strategy, and high-level technique refinement. ### Boxing **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Traditional boxing training covering fundamentals, footwork, combinations, and conditioning for a complete boxing experience. ### Muay Thai **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** The art of eight weapons - training in punches, kicks, elbows, and knee strikes, combining physical conditioning with mental discipline. ### Wrestling (Luta Olímpica) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Olympic-style wrestling training focusing on takedowns, control positions, and conditioning essential for grappling arts. ### Judo **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Traditional Japanese martial art emphasizing throws, takedowns, and ground techniques (Ne Waza). Led by instructors with strong Judo backgrounds. ### Functional Training **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Strength and conditioning program designed to complement martial arts training and improve overall athletic performance. --- **Last Updated:** January 28, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/brazil/sao-paulo/sao-paulo/barbosa-jiu-jitsu)