JIU-JITSU
Our core tool.
INSTITUTO BRIGADEIRO
SHAPING LIVES.TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES.BUILDING LEGACIES.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Human development. Social impact.
OUR MANIFESTO
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU IS MUCH MORE THAN A FIGHT.
It's learning how to fall.
It's learning how to get back up.
It's respecting the person in front of you.
It's controlling your strength before controlling your opponent.
It's understanding that talent without discipline is not enough.
It's discovering that a child can change their own story.
It's turning hardship into opportunity.
It's turning a student into a leader.
It's turning an athlete into an example.
It's transforming a community.
It's transforming lives.
THIS IS INSTITUTO BRIGADEIRO.
ONE ORGANIZATION. ONE METHOD. ONE MOVEMENT.
The Brazilian social organization specialized in using Jiu-Jitsu as a platform for human development, education, sport and opportunity.
We don't measure success by how many students we have. We measure it by the quality of our methodology, our impact, our governance, our scale and proven transformation.
METHODOLOGYIMPACTGOVERNANCESCALEPROVEN TRANSFORMATION
THE FOUNDATION OF OUR WORK
THE 7 PILLARS
EDUCATION
Knowledge opens doors.
FAMILY
Lasting transformation begins at home.
HEALTH
Body and mind.
CHARACTER
Values that last beyond the mat.
OPPORTUNITY
Education, career and future.
LEGACY
Shaping people who can transform other people.
FROM METHOD TO PRACTICE
PROGRAMS THAT OPEN DOORS
Each program combines discipline, belonging and guidance to create real opportunities.
Free Jiu-Jitsu
For children and young people in vulnerable situations.
After-school program
Educational and sports activities in communities.
Program in Schools
The Institute's method within the education system.
Leadership Training
Young people from communities prepared to become instructors.
Athlete Support
Structure for talent, performance and a future.
Health and wellbeing
Integrated care for body, mind and behavior.
METHODOLOGY AND MEASURED IMPACT
WHAT HAPPENS TO A PERSON WHEN THEY STEP ON THE MAT?
We follow each student's journey, with consent, ethics and transparency, turning benefits into data.
BODY
Physical health
MIND
Wellbeing
BEHAVIOR
Self-regulation
SCHOOL
Performance
COMMUNITY
Connections
FAMILY
Impact at home
XXchildren reached
XXhubs
XXvolunteers
XXyears of work
INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
FROM BRAZIL TO THE WORLD
First, we validate the methodology in Brazil. Then, we scale.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a global language. The Brigadeiro network already connects people in several countries — a living foundation for taking social impact to new communities.
1INSTITUTO BRIGADEIRO BRAZIL
2INSTITUTO BRIGADEIRO USA
3INSTITUTO BRIGADEIRO GLOBAL
THE FOUNDER
GRANDMASTER EDUARDO BRIGADEIRO
6th-degree black belt. More than 35 years dedicated to Jiu-Jitsu. More than 150 black belts trained. Presence in 14 countries.
“True legacy is not what you achieve. It is who you help others become.”Discover the Brigadeiro Jiu-Jitsu network
FIND YOUR DOOR
HOW DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF IT?
Every transformation begins with someone who decides to step onto the mat.
DONATE
Turn your contribution into access and continuity.
STARTSPONSOR
Connect your brand to measurable social impact.
STARTVOLUNTEER
Put your time and talent at the service of transformation.
STARTBECOME A PARTNER
Build impact solutions alongside us.
STARTOPEN A HUB
Bring the methodology to a new community.
STARTSUPPORT AN ATHLETE
Help talent advance in sport and in life.
STARTBRING THE PROGRAM TO MY SCHOOL
Bring discipline and development into education.
STARTVISIT THE INSTITUTE
Come and see transformation up close.
STARTTRUST TO TRANSFORM
GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY
Sustainable impact requires accountability. Our institutional structure and documents will always be accessible.
VIEW TRANSPARENCYInstituto Brigadeiro Esporte e Cultura
Private nonprofit association
CNPJ 15.496.113/0001-05
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Annual reportsDocument in preparation
BylawsDocument in preparation
Financial accountabilityDocument in preparation
Every great legacy starts small.