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Best BJJ Gyms in Rio de Janeiro

8 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies in Brazil from the Open BJJ directory, ordered by our editorial global rank. Rankings are never paid.

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Rio de Janeiro academies

  1. 13GF Team HeadquartersRio de Janeiro, Brazil · GF TeamRio-based competition team frequently ranked among IBJJF’s top academies.
  2. 14Nova União HeadquartersRio de Janeiro, Brazil · Nova UniãoHistoric Rio team known for BJJ and MMA crossover athletes.
  3. 15Carlson Gracie TeamRio de Janeiro, Brazil · Carlson GracieClassic Rio lineage team associated with pressure passing and competitive toughness.
  4. 20Gracie Barra Rio (Matriz)Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Gracie BarraThe original Gracie Barra school in Barra da Tijuca, founded by Carlos Gracie Jr. in 1986 and run since 2009 by world champion Jefferson Moura. Tuesday hard training.
  5. 24Atos RioRio de Janeiro, Brazil · AtosBrazilian Atos affiliate representing the team’s competition identity outside San Diego HQ.
  6. 92Alliance RioRio de Janeiro, Brazil · AllianceRio Alliance affiliate connecting students to Brazil’s most decorated competition team brand.
  7. 93Fight Zone (Checkmat Rio)Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · CheckmatCheckmat's main Rio academy at Rua Francisco Sá 36, Copacabana, led by co-founder and 2001 world champion Ricardo Vieira. Competition-focused, visitor-friendly.
  8. 94Escola Delariva CT CopacabanaRio de Janeiro, Brazil · De La RivaRicardo De La Riva's own school at Club Olympico, Rua Pompeu Loureiro 116, Copacabana. Gi classes on weekdays, mornings and evenings, taught by the guard's namesake.