Teams & Academies

Head: Fabio Gurgel

The winningest team in IBJJF World Championship history. Founded by Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti, Fabio Gurgel, and Alexandre Paiva. Known for producing champions at every weight class across gi and no-gi.

Head: Andre Galvao

Founded by Andre Galvao and Ramon Lemos. Dominant force in ADCC and IBJJF competition. Home to multiple simultaneous world champions and the Ruotolo brothers.

Head: Leo Vieira

Founded by Leo and Rico Vieira. Known for aggressive, submission-oriented jiu-jitsu. Produced Marcus Buchecha Almeida, the most dominant absolute competitor in IBJJF history.

Head: Carlos Gracie Jr.

One of the largest BJJ organizations in the world with 800+ schools. Founded by Carlos Gracie Jr. Legacy team with deep roots in the Gracie family lineage.

Head: John Danaher

Founded by John Danaher after the Danaher Death Squad split. Home to Gordon Ryan, Nicholas Meregali, and Giancarlo Bodoni. Focuses on systematic, position-based grappling.

Head: Gui Mendes

Founded by Rafael and Guilherme Mendes. Known for producing elite young competitors like Tainan Dalpra and Cole Abate. Beautiful, technical jiu-jitsu philosophy.

Head: Craig Jones

Founded by Craig Jones and Nicky Ryan after the DDS split. Known for irreverent culture and elite no-gi grappling. Also runs the Craig Jones Invitational.

Head: Roberto Cyborg Abreu

Founded by Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu. Known for developing young Brazilian talent including Mica Galvao and producing ADCC champions.

Head: Isaque Bahiense

Rising Brazilian powerhouse. Known for aggressive, dynamic jiu-jitsu. Produced multiple IBJJF world champions in a short period.

Head: Julio Cesar

Major Brazilian team known for producing Rodolfo Vieira and other heavyweight champions. Strong in both gi and no-gi competition.

Head: Royler Gracie

The original Gracie Academy in Humaitá, Rio. Run by Royler Gracie. Produced legends like Saulo and Xande Ribeiro, Beatriz Mesquita, and Mackenzie Dern.

Head: Renzo Gracie

Founded by Renzo Gracie in Manhattan. Birthplace of the Danaher Death Squad. Produced Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, Nicky Ryan, and Eddie Cummings.

Head: Cicero Costha

Home team of Leandro Lo. Known for developing creative, unorthodox grapplers. Strong presence at IBJJF Worlds.

Head: Eddie Bravo

No-gi only system founded by Eddie Bravo. Known for rubber guard, lockdown, and the twister. Pioneered modern no-gi jiu-jitsu culture.

Head: Saulo Ribeiro

Founded by Saulo and Xande Ribeiro. Known for technical, pressure-based jiu-jitsu. The Ribeiro brothers are combined 10x World Champions.

Head: Cicero Costha

Produced the Miyao brothers and Thalison Soares. Known for berimbolo-heavy, modern guard play. Major force in lighter weight classes.

Head: Carlson Gracie

Founded by Carlson Gracie Sr. Legendary lineage that produced Murilo Bustamante, Mario Sperry, Ricardo Liborio, and the BTT founders.

Head: Andre Pederneiras

Founded by Andre Pederneiras and Wendell Alexander. Produced Jose Aldo and many UFC fighters. Strong crossover between MMA and BJJ.

Brazilian team known for producing female champions including Gabrieli Pessanha. Growing force in heavyweight divisions.

Rising team on the IBJJF circuit. Known for competitive ultra-heavy grapplers.

Head: Jean Jacques Machado

Founded by Jean Jacques Machado, one of the legendary Machado brothers. Known for technical, flowing jiu-jitsu and celebrity students.

Head: Dean Lister

Home gym of Dean Lister, one of the greatest submission grapplers in ADCC history. Known for leg lock expertise.

Head: Ricardo Liborio

Major MMA/BJJ team founded by former BTT members. Produced Pablo Popovitch and many UFC champions.

Head: Heath Pedigo

The "Daisy Fresh" crew from small-town Illinois. Known for their underdog story and gritty no-gi grappling.

Welsh academy that produced Ffion Davies, one of the most decorated female no-gi grapplers in history.

Head: Tony Trammell

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Richardson offering Gi, No-Gi, and kids programs.

One of the largest MMA and BJJ academies in Dallas with competition and self-defense tracks.

Elite-level MMA and BJJ training facility in Carrollton. Home to multiple professional fighters.

Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in East Dallas with morning, evening, and weekend classes.

Modern martial arts training center with structured BJJ curriculum, striking, and fitness programs.

Concept-based BJJ academy in Frisco focusing on movement, flow rolling, and positional understanding.

Fitness and martial arts facility in Irving offering BJJ, kickboxing, and strength training.

Self-defense oriented academy in Addison combining Krav Maga with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Fight gym in Deep Ellum offering BJJ, Muay Thai, boxing, and wrestling.

Affiliate of the Marcelo Garcia Academy. Focus on technical, submission-oriented grappling.

Full-service martial arts facility in Uptown Dallas with BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, and wrestling.

Competition-focused MMA and grappling facility in Arlington.

Gracie family Jiu-Jitsu academy in North Dallas with self-defense and sport BJJ programs.

Multi-discipline martial arts school in Plano offering BJJ, judo, and kickboxing. Family-friendly environment.