Organization
GFTeam
Overview
GFTeam is a Brazil-rooted BJJ affiliation known for competition-focused training and a strong presence in modern sport jiu-jitsu.
Affiliation
Core Identity
Organization name Grappling Fight Team
Common name GFTeam
Acronym GFTeam
Organization type Academy affiliation and competition team network
Founded Circa mid-2000s
Founder
- Julio Cesar "Foca" Fernandes
Headquarters (historical) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Headquarters (current) Distributed (international academy network)
Operational status Active
Primary discipline Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi)
Affiliation Model
Affiliation structure Competition-driven academy network operating under a shared GFTeam identity.
Instruction / curriculum Training emphasis typically centers on competition readiness, pressure passing, athletic pace, and modern sport jiu-jitsu systems.
Footprint
Global footprint International affiliate network with roots in Brazil and a broad competition footprint.