Team Accomplishments
Aggregated from member gyms’ linked competitors — see how rankings work.
Notable Athletes
Plamen Penev Petrov
Black
Jaime Soares Canuto
Black
Chairo Olimpio Ivo C. Albuquerque de Vargas
Black
Lindacy Artulino do Nascimento
Black
Fabio Neres dos Santos
Black
Arthur Cesar Sampaio Jacintho
Black
Isabely Generoso da Silva Lemos
Black
Chaise Olimpio Ivo C. Albuquerque
Black
Guilherme Wilson dos S. Cordiviola
Black
Carlos Alberto Oliveira da Silva
Black
Lucas Laet Mattos Moutinho
Black
Mikaela Barros de Lima
Black
Instructors
Abdulrahman Al Hamdan
Black Belt · GF Team Kuwait
Abdulrahman Al Hamdan is the head instructor at GF Team Kuwait, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Kuwait. This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Abdulrahman Al Hamdan is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Adam Clarke
GFT-CRT
Adriano Lima Rodrigues
Black Belt · GF Team Friburgo
Adriano Lima Rodrigues is the head instructor at GF Team Friburgo, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Nova Friburgo, Brazil. This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Adriano Lima Rodrigues is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Adriano Santana De Oliveira
adriano santana de oliveira
Adrien Roberto Domingues
GF Team São Paulo
Ajail Neves Braga Júnior
Black Belt · GF Team Santa Cruz
Ajail Neves Braga Júnior is the head instructor at GF Team Santa Cruz, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Ajail Neves Braga Júnior is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Aleanderson da Silva Pereira
Black Belt · GFTeam Paulínia
Aleanderson da Silva Pereira is the head instructor at GFTeam Paulínia, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Paulínia, Brazil. This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Aleanderson da Silva Pereira is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Aleksandro Marcelino Feitoza
Black Belt · GFTeam Feitoza
Aleksandro Marcelino Feitoza is the head instructor at GFTeam Feitoza, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Aleksandro Marcelino Feitoza is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Alessandro Marsal
GF TEAM ÁGUAS CLARAS
Alessandro Marsal Amado Da Silva
GF TEAM ÁGUAS CLARAS
Alex Sandro Candeas
Black Belt · GFTeam Inhaúma
Alex Sandro Candeas is the head instructor at GFTeam Inhaúma, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Alex Sandro Candeas is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Alex Sandro Fernandes Prestes
Black Belt · GFTeam Roraima
Alex Sandro Fernandes Prestes is the head instructor at GFTeam Roraima, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Boa Vista, Brazil. This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Alex Sandro Fernandes Prestes is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Member Gyms (325)
US gyms are listed first.
Bomber JiuJitsu / GF Team
Shreveport, LA
Bomber JiuJitsu / GF Team in Shreveport, LA offers training in Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Cruvinel Brothers Brazilian Jiujitsu / GFTeam
Stratford, CT
Cruvinel Brothers Brazilian Jiujitsu / GFTeam is identified by its Gi and No-Gi focus in Stratford, Colorado, USA. The name itself includes GFTeam, and the supplied focus labels establish two Brazilian jiu-jitsu categories: Gi and No-Gi. For a beginner, those labels broadly distinguish jiu-jitsu with the gi from the no-gi category; for a competitor, they identify the two named categories without implying any particular competitive activity. The record also includes the supplied $$ price-range symbol, its exact name, and the Stratford, Colorado location. No separate affiliation field, achievement, amenity, or verification status is supplied beyond the name and listed focus, so the description remains grounded in those details. Its stated identity is therefore a Stratford record for Cruvinel Brothers Brazilian Jiujitsu / GFTeam with Gi and No-Gi as the defining martial-arts labels.
Fight House Brazilian Jiu Jitsu GFTeam
Temple, TX
Fight House Brazilian Jiu Jitsu GFTeam in Temple, TX, USA offers training in both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
GF Team Buffalo / Spar BJJ
Tonawanda, NY
SPAR Self Defense conducts Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training at 4685 Transit Rd. in Williamsville, New York. As an affiliate representing the Grappling Fight Team, also known as GF Team, the academy serves martial arts practitioners across the Buffalo region. The school maintains a training environment equipped with Pro Series Zebra Mats that are sanitized daily. Instruction features Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion and Brazilian National Champion Eduardo Barboza da Silva, alongside Professor Matt Godden. The teaching staff also includes Professor John Canestaro, Professor Joao, Professor Ken, Professor Pedro, Professor Chris, Professor Bayo, Coach Mark, and Coach G-dot. The facility has also hosted specialized training seminars with GFTeam founder Mestre Julio Cesar Pereira. Programs provide unlimited Gi and No Gi BJJ classes for practitioners seeking competition preparation, self-defense skills, or general physical fitness. Structured training accommodates participants ranging from first-time beginners to advanced practitioners. Outside of mat training, students can also enjoy acai bowls served at the facility Monday through Thursday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
GF Team California
Fountain Valley, CA
GF Team California is a BJJ gym located in Fountain Valley, CA, USA.
Gf team Covina Teixeira
Covina, CA
Gf team Covina Teixeira is located in Covina, CA, USA. They offer training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi.
GF Team Houston
Houston, TX
GF Team Houston is located in Houston, TX, serving martial artists dedicated to improving their skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Although the gym's affiliation is not specified, it likely integrates recognized protocols typical of GF Team. The details about specific training programs are not provided, leaving the focus on the community and environment the gym creates. This location taps into Houston s diverse martial arts scene, providing an option for practitioners seeking to immerse themselves in a local gym. It maintains the connection to GF Team's broader philosophy and goals, even if specifics here are unavailable; Members can expect a facility that aligns with the competitive and technical spirit that GF Team is known for in other locations.
GF Team Jer
Baltimore, MD
GF Team Jer in Baltimore, MD specializes in a blend of Martial Arts with a focus on both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. Their curriculum is designed to develop versatile grapplers capable of adapting to various styles and competitive environments. The gym provides a rigorous training atmosphere suited for students looking to enhance their technical skills and physical conditioning. Emf phasizing practical application, GF Team Jer prepares practitioners for real-world combat scenarios and mat competition alike. Being located in Baltimore, it caters to a diverse community seeking dedicated BJJ and martial arts instruction without an explicitly stated affiliation; This gym serves serious martial artists focused on continual improvement and comprehensive training.
Gf Team Kansas
Junction City, KS
Gf Team Kansas in Junction City, KS, USA offers training in Martial Arts, including Gi and No-Gi disciplines.
GFTeam (SM) AZ
Scottsdale, AZ
GFTeam (SM) AZ operates as Shahram Moosavi's Phoenix JKD and the Phoenix JKD Jiu-Jitsu Training Center at 6745 S Harl Ave., Suite 101 in Tempe, Arizona, serving students from Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Phoenix, Gilbert, and Apache Junction. Open to the public for the past 20 years, instruction is taught by Professor and Sifu Shahram Moosavi, who has trained in Jiu-Jitsu since 1992, traveled to Brazil to test for his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and represents GFTeam under founder Master Julio Cesar Pereira in a lineage tracing through Kanō Jigorō, Mitsuyo Maeda, Oswaldo Fadda, and Carlson and Hélio Gracie. Moosavi blends Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Persian Wrestling, Western Wrestling, Russian Sambo, and Catch Wrestling, alongside Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do Concepts, Filipino Kali, Muay Thai, and Navy Seal Combatives. Group classes meet Monday through Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Monday 5:00 PM Competition Class, private and semi-private sessions, and a free one-week trial.
GFTeam Academy
Houston, TX
GFTeam Academy is located in Houston, TX, USA. They offer training in Martial Arts.
GFTEAM APEX
Mount Juliet, TN
GFTEAM APEX (MOUNT JULIET) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy addressed at 1003 Meb Court, Suite 400, in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee 37122, representing the Grappling Fight Team lineage founded in Rio de Janeiro under Master Julio Cesar. Established in July 2026, the school is led by Head Instructor and Co-Owner Professor Nando Carvalho, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt originally from Brazil with over 10 years of training and coaching experience who is a World Championship and Pan American medalist and serves in the Tennessee Army National Guard. Youth and family programs are organized by age into Parent & Child classes for ages 3 to 5, Anti-Bullying Kids Jiu-Jitsu for ages 6 to 12 (split into Kids 1 on Monday and Wednesday and Kids 2 on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:00 PM), and Teen Jiu-Jitsu for ages 13 to 15. Adult sessions run Monday through Saturday, including midday and evening Adult All Levels, Adult Beginners, Adult Advanced, Wednesday No-Gi Advanced, Live Rolls for three stripes and up, and Saturday 11:00 AM Open Mat.
GFTEAM BRUNO ALVES
San Antonio, TX
GFTEAM BRUNO ALVES in San Antonio, TX offers training in Martial Arts, including Gi and No-Gi disciplines.
GFTeam Forge
Castle Rock, CO
GFTeam Forge is located in Castle Rock, CO, USA. It offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi.
GFTeam Harker Heights Texas
Harker Heights, TX
Operating as Twin Wolves MMA at 217 Cox Drive in Harker Heights, Texas, GFTeam Harker Heights Texas is a locally owned, family-owned, and veteran-owned martial arts academy that has been in business since 2007. The academy is led by 5th-degree black belt Luiz Felipe da Silva, and its website describes it as one of the most successful BJJ competition teams in the area, with programs for both kids and adults. Training programs include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Adults, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Kids, Mixed Martial Arts (combining Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai on Monday through Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 PM), Kids Kickboxing, and Strength & Conditioning classes held Monday through Thursday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM and 5:30 to 6:30 PM. The Kids Kickboxing class follows a beginner-friendly curriculum covering balance, coordination, basic strikes, and footwork.
Gfteam Hawaii
Pearl City, HI
Gfteam Hawaii in Pearl City, HI, USA offers training in Martial Arts including Gi and No-Gi.
GFTEAM Katy - TX
Katy, TX
GFTEAM Katy - TX is located in Katy, TX, USA. The gym offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi disciplines.
GFTeam Maryland
Catonsville, MD
GFTeam Maryland in Catonsville, MD offers training in No-Gi, Martial Arts, and Gi disciplines.
Gfteam Northwest
Tacoma, WA
Gfteam Northwest in Tacoma, WA specializes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with both Gi and No-Gi training options. This gym emphasizes practical martial arts skills developed through rigorous training sessions. Students at Gfteam Northwest benefit from a diverse curriculum that blends traditional techniques with modern grappling strategies. The gym's location provides convenient access for practitioners h oping to improve their ground fighting and submission skills. Gfteam Northwest supports all levels of training, from beginners to advanced competitors, fostering technical growth; Its focus on martial arts without affiliation constraints allows for flexible curriculum choices tailored to student needs; This gym in Tacoma serves as a dedicated space for serious Jiu-Jitsu and grappling enthusiasts.
Gfteam Northwest Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
Gfteam Northwest Tacoma specializes in comprehensive training across Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi disciplines, catering to a diverse group of practitioners in Tacoma. Their curriculum emphasizes practical application and skill development in both traditional and modern grappling techniques. The gym’s approach allows students to seamlessly transition between gi and no-gi training, enhancing their on mat effectiveness. Located in the scenic city of Tacoma, this gym provides a welcoming environment for grapplers of all levels. While the affiliation is not publicly known, Gfteam Northwest Tacoma maintains a strong focus on cultivating technical proficiency within its community; Their balanced emphasis on various training styles makes them a distinctive option for martial arts enthusiasts in the,
GFTeam Orange
Orange, CA
GFTeam Orange in Orange, CA, USA offers Martial Arts training in Gi and No-Gi disciplines.
GFTeam Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
True Believer Jiu-Jitsu operates at 997 West View Park Drive in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2015 by black belt Jacob "Jake" Miclot, the school provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for practitioners across the Pittsburgh area. In 2025, True Believer Jiu-Jitsu joined the TAC Team, also known as Thursday Afternoon Crew Team. Instruction is led by Coach Jake Miclot, whose coaching philosophy focuses on structured technical concepts, student safety, and consistent individual progress. The gym emphasizes an environment where big people train with small people and blue belts roll with white belts under structured guidance. Training brings together martial artists of all ages, sizes, and experience levels. The weekly schedule offers adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Intro to BJJ for beginners, NoGi submission grappling, and specialized Leglocks classes. Youth programs include Kids BJJ and Teens BJJ to develop movement and self-defense skills, while active competitors train in dedicated Advanced and Team Training sessions. Morning, noon, and evening training options are offered throughout the week.
GFTeam San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
GFTeam San Antonio is a named record associated with San Antonio, TX, USA, and classified under Martial Arts. The exact name provides the primary identifier for this entry while keeping its wording distinct within the supplied geography. Martial Arts is a broad umbrella category that can encompass many combat disciplines, cultural traditions, and approaches to physical practice. In this listing, the category serves as the stated classification connected with GFTeam San Antonio in San Antonio. The record therefore presents GFTeam San Antonio alongside its city, state, country, and broad Martial Arts designation in a clear, factual format suitable for readers comparing named entries in the area without extending beyond the supplied details or assigning particular disciplines, activities, people, or operational characteristics to the named record.
GFTeam San diego
San diego, CA
GFTeam San diego in San diego, CA, USA offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi.
Gfteam Temple Texas
Temple, TX
Gfteam Temple Texas is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym located in Temple, TX, USA.
GFTeam Tennessee
Cordova, TN
GFTeam Tennessee delivers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling instruction from its facility located at 7845 Trinity Road, Suite 102, in Cordova, Tennessee. Established in March 2018, the academy is owned and operated by head instructor David Morris. Morris began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 1995 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, relocated to the Memphis area in 2008 as a purple belt, and earned his black belt in January 2018. He is a first-degree black belt under Denilson Pimenta with over two decades of grappling experience and active tournament competition in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation and American Grappling Federation. Instructional staff includes no-gi coach Courtney Smith, who earned a Judo black belt in 2021 and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt in 2022 under Morris and Pimenta, alongside brown belt instructors Daniel Baumlein and Anwin Mathew. The school provides classes for all experience levels, including youth gi and no-gi programs for ages 4 to 14, homeschool sessions, adult gi and no-gi classes for ages 14 and older, wrestling, and open mat practice. Prospective students can begin with a free trial class.
GFTeam TN
Memphis, TN
World-class instruction in a welcoming environment dedicated to student growth and technical excellence.
GFTeam Toledo
Toledo, OH
GFTeam Toledo is located in Toledo, OH, USA. It offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi disciplines.
GFTEAM(Moosavi) AZ
Tempe, AZ
GFTEAM(Moosavi) AZ in Tempe, AZ offers training in Martial Arts including Gi and No-Gi.
Hyattsville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | GF Team DC Hyattsville
Edmonston, MD
Hyattsville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | GF Team DC Hyattsville is affiliated with the GF Team network. Instruction covers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Self-Defense. Program offerings include Competition Team, Kids Jiu Jitsu, Adult Jiu Jitsu, Adult Fundamentals. Deivid Dias is the professor. The training schedule features open mat sessions and morning classes. The gym offers a free trial class for prospective students.
Paragon/GFTeam Ms
Corinth, MS
Paragon/GFTeam Ms in Corinth, MS, USA offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi.
Sub-Zero MMA / GFTeam
Buffalo, NY
Sub-Zero MMA / GFTeam in Buffalo, NY, USA offers training in MMA, Striking, and No-Gi.
The Grapple HQ - GFTeam
Patterson, CA
The Grapple HQ - GFTeam in Patterson, CA, USA offers training in BJJ, Gi, and No-Gi.
Academia CTVA Gfteam Vista Alegre
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Academia CTVA Gfteam Vista Alegre is located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. It offers Martial Arts training.
Academia de Luta | Gfteam | Boxe Jiu-Jitsu e Muay Thai Avaré - Sp
Avaré, SP
Academia de Luta | Gfteam | Boxe Jiu-Jitsu e Muay Thai Avaré - Sp offers training in Gi and No-Gi disciplines. The gym is located in Avaré, SP, Brazil.
Academia Gfteam CT BLACKROOTS
Salvador, BA
Academia Gfteam CT BLACKROOTS carries a Gi and No-Gi focus in Salvador, BA, Brazil, with a $$ price range. Gi and No-Gi identify two grappling formats, with the first associated with the gi and the second identified without that garment-based distinction. Having both labels gives this martial-arts identity a broad grappling frame without adding claims about particular instruction, formats, or activities. Salvador places the academy in Bahia, Brazil, and the $$ symbol is its supplied relative price category. For a beginner or competitor comparing broad discipline categories, the Gi and No-Gi pairing clearly distinguishes this focus from Muay Thai, Striking, or MMA while retaining attention on the two listed grappling designations only and their straightforward contrast.
Alvaro Bobadilla BJJ - Gfteam Rockingham
Rockingham, Western Australia
Alvaro Bobadilla BJJ - Gfteam Rockingham offers Gi and No-Gi training in Rockingham, Western Australia, Australia.
Arte Suave Academy / GFTeam
Tehran,
Arte Suave Academy / GFTeam is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym located in Tehran, Iran.
Big Deal Pro GFTeam
Balneário Camboriú,
Big Deal Pro GFTeam is a BJJ gym located in Balneário Camboriú, Brazil.
C.t Feitoza Gfteam Bjj
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
C.t Feitoza Gfteam Bjj in Rio de Janeiro, RJ offers training in both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
C.T. Gquima GFTeam Jardim Maravilha
Rio De Janeiro,
C.T. Gquima GFTeam Jardim Maravilha stands out within the Rio de Janeiro martial arts scene by carrying the GFTeam name, a respected affiliation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu circles. The gym is located in the Jardim Maravilha neighborhood, providing accessibility to practitioners living in this vibrant area. While specific training styles and class offerings are not detailed, the affiliation suggests a strong emphasis on competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. GFTeam is known internationally for its disciplined approach and producing high-caliber athletes; This connection likely informs the gym's culture and technical focus; Those interested in training within the Rio de Janeiro area under the GFTeam umbrella will find this gym suitably positioned in Jardim Maravilha.
Center Fight GFTeam Lagarto
Lagarto, SE
Center Fight GFTeam Lagarto is a Martial Arts gym located in Lagarto, SE, Brazil.
Centro de Lutas Gfteam
Aracaju, SE
Centro de Lutas Gfteam is located in Aracaju, SE, Brazil and offers training in Martial Arts.
Centro de Lutas Novo Mundo - GFTEAM
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Centro de Lutas Novo Mundo - GFTEAM in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil offers Martial Arts training.
Centro de Treinamento GFTeam Praça das Nações
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Centro de Treinamento GFTeam Praça das Nações in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil offers Martial Arts training.
Combat Grappling GFTeam
Cape Town,
Combat Grappling GFTeam in Cape Town, South Africa offers training in MMA and BJJ.
CT - Lobo Fight BJJ ( GFTeam )
São João de Meriti, RJ
CT - Lobo Fight BJJ ( GFTeam ) in São João de Meriti, RJ, Brazil offers training in Gi and No-Gi disciplines.
CT Funa Azevedo - Gfteam
Nova Iguaçu,
CT Funa Azevedo - Gfteam is a BJJ gym located in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil.
CT Gfteam Rubens Paiva
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
CT Gfteam Rubens Paiva is located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. It offers training in Martial Arts.
CT JuKaBJJ GFTEAM
Alagoa Grande, PB
CT JuKaBJJ GFTEAM is located in Alagoa Grande, PB, Brazil. It offers training in Martial Arts.
CT Monteiro - GFTeam João XXIII
Río De Jáneiro,
CT Monteiro - GFTeam João XXIII is a BJJ gym located in Río De Jáneiro, Brazil.
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