affiliation
GFTeam
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition-focused team and academy affiliation originating in Brazil.
Core Identity
Organization NameGrappling Fight Team
Common NameGFTeam
AcronymGFTeam
Organization TypeAcademy affiliation and competition team network
FoundedCirca mid-2000s
FounderJulio Cesar "Foca" Fernandes
HeadquartersHistorical: Rio de Janeiro, BrazilCurrent: Distributed (international academy network)
Operational StatusActive
Primary DisciplineBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi)
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Affiliation Model
Affiliation StructureCompetition-driven academy network operating under a shared GFTeam identity.
Instruction CurriculumTraining emphasis typically centers on competition readiness, pressure passing, athletic pace, and modern sport jiu-jitsu systems.
Footprint
Global FootprintInternational affiliate network with roots in Brazil and a broad competition footprint.