BJJ Gyms in São Paulo, Brazil

Alliance Butantã

Alliance Butantã é uma filial da Alliance Jiu-Jitsu, uma das academias de Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mais prestigiadas do mundo. A Alliance foi fundada em 1993 por Romero "Jacaré" Cavalcanti, Fabio Gurgel e Alexandre Paiva, e é conhecida pelo seu sistema de ensino estruturado e pela produção de inúmeros campeões mundiais. A Alliance surgiu com o objetivo de profissionalizar o ensino do Jiu-Jitsu, criando uma metodologia organizada para a formação de atletas de alto nível. A equipe se destaca tanto em competições quanto na disseminação do BJJ pelo mundo, tendo filiais em diversos países. A Alliance é uma das equipes mais vitoriosas da história do Mundial de Jiu-Jitsu da IBJJF, tendo conquistado o título de melhor equipe do mundo 14 vezes. A unidade Butantã, localizada no bairro Morumbi em São Paulo, oferece programas para crianças e adultos de todos os níveis. A equipe adota um ensino estruturado, dividido em diferentes níveis para iniciantes, intermediários e avançados. Além disso, a Alliance valoriza o ensino do Jiu-Jitsu como estilo de vida, promovendo disciplina, respeito e evolução pessoal.

Alliance Ipiranga

Alliance Ipiranga is a welcoming Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in the Ipiranga neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil, part of the Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Team - one of the most successful teams in BJJ history with 4 world championship titles in the juvenile division, 10 in the women's division, and 14 in the men's division. The academy prides itself on being "a family academy for everyone," regardless of age or prior jiu-jitsu knowledge, with a strong focus on student well-being and individualized progression at each student's own pace. Alliance Ipiranga offers a structured curriculum designed to support students whether they train for self-defense, competition, or lifestyle. The academy features distinct programs for different skill levels: a specialized Beginners module that focuses on fundamentals in a safe, comfortable environment without competitive pressure; an Intermediate program where students deepen technical knowledge through partial training and controlled sparring; and an Advanced program delivering high-level content with the latest techniques in a supportive, friendly atmosphere. The academy also offers No-Gi (Grappling) classes, which have grown increasingly popular for their dynamic approach to self-defense training without the traditional gi. The academy's Kids program welcomes children from age 5, providing age-appropriate instruction that evolves from playful, fun classes for younger children to more discipline and technique-focused training as they mature. The instruction team includes Bruno Leite (black belt under Fábio Gurgel), Yuri Barbosa (black belt under Ricardo Mesquita), Henrique Tashiro, and Gabriel Victor, all trained to help students grow not just as martial artists but as individuals, emphasizing respect, discipline, and personal development throughout the Alliance methodology.

Braz Brothers Escola De Jiu-Jitsu

Braz Brothers Escola de Jiu-Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in the Farolândia neighborhood of Aracaju, Sergipe. Founded in February 2019, the academy is led by Tharcísio Luiz Teixeira Braga da Silva and Ana Karina Passos, who serve as the school's principal instructors and administrators. The academy is registered with the Abu Dhabi Jiu Jitsu Pro (AJP) federation, demonstrating its commitment to competitive training and adherence to international standards. Braz Brothers offers structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for students of all levels, focusing on technical development and the traditional values of the martial art. As an established academy in Sergipe's capital city, Braz Brothers Escola de Jiu-Jitsu provides a welcoming environment for practitioners looking to learn authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in northeastern Brazil.