BJJ Gyms in São Paulo, Brazil

C.C.G. Combat Club Guarulhos Bjj Team

Combat Club Guarulhos is part of the Combat Club BJJ Team, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu organization with an international presence spanning Brazil, Belgium, and Germany. The team is led by Rodrigo Nunes Tychoniuk, a Brazilian black belt instructor who has built a reputation for technical excellence and competition-focused training. The Combat Club BJJ Team emphasizes both gi and no-gi grappling, with a strong focus on fundamental techniques and competition preparation. The team has produced numerous champions and maintains affiliations across multiple countries, creating a global network of practitioners who train under the Combat Club methodology. The Guarulhos location serves the greater São Paulo metropolitan area, providing quality BJJ instruction to students of all levels. The team's approach combines traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu values with modern training methods, creating an environment focused on technical development and athletic progression.

Legacy Fight Club GRU

A welcoming, motivating environment where every workout transforms body and mind. We aspire to be recognized as the leading martial arts academy in the region, standing out for the quality of our teaching, the training of champions, and the positive impact on the lives of our students. We aim to develop not only competent fighters, but also disciplined, respectful, and confident individuals. We always provide excellent facilities and qualified instructors. Discipline, respect, dedication, humility, and a commitment to excellence in service delivery are the pillars that guide our academy. We believe that training goes beyond technique, promoting the physical, mental, and moral development of each student, always with responsibility, ethics, and professionalism.

Equipe IlhaBela Jiu-Jitsu

Equipe IlhaBela Jiu-Jitsu is a municipal sports program operated by the Secretaria Municipal de Esporte e Lazer (Municipal Secretary of Sports and Leisure) in Ilhabela, São Paulo, Brazil. Founded by Professor Marcelo de Siqueira Santos, known as "Cyborg," the program is part of the city's grassroots sports development initiative aimed at forming young athletes through structured training and competitive opportunities. The program has established itself as a prominent force in regional competitions, with notable achievements including multiple podium finishes at the Copa Caiçara de Jiu-Jítsu 2025, which drew approximately 1,500 athletes from São Paulo state and beyond. The team also competed at the prestigious Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu Sports Championship at São Paulo's Ibirapuera Gymnasium, where athletes earned championships and medals across multiple categories including youth, adult, and master divisions in both gi and no-gi competitions. Under Professor Marcelo "Cyborg" Siqueira Santos's guidance, Equipe IlhaBela Jiu-Jitsu focuses on developing youth athletes ages 7 and up through dedicated training and competitive experience. The program reflects the municipal government's continuous investment in sports education and provides support through the Bolsa Atleta sponsorship program, which covers expenses related to athletic performance including nutrition, equipment, competition fees, and transportation. According to Professor Marcelo, jiu-jitsu is among the most practiced sports in Ilhabela, with more than ten academies operating in the city.

Academia Thiago Almeida

Academia Thiago Almeida (TA Academia) is part of the prestigious Alliance team, one of the most successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teams in the world. Located in Indaiatuba, São Paulo, the academy is led by head instructor Thiago Almeida and offers a welcoming family atmosphere for martial arts training. The academy provides comprehensive training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Boxing for both adults and children. TA Academia emphasizes friendship, support, motivation, dedication, and hard training with respect and care. The team includes experienced instructors with high-performance backgrounds who help students achieve excellent results. The instructors include: Thiago Almeida (head instructor for BJJ), Jonnathan Braga (BJJ for adults and kids), Luiz "Bisnaga" (BJJ for adults and kids), Douglas Costa (Muay Thai), Lukinha (Muay Thai for adults and kids), and Thiago Moret (Boxing). As part of Alliance Indaiatuba TAJJ, the academy benefits from the lineage and training methodology of one of the world's leading BJJ organizations.