Organization
Gracie Humaita
Overview
Gracie Humaita is a lineage-based BJJ affiliation tied to the Humaita branch of the Gracie family in Rio de Janeiro.
Affiliation
Core Identity
Organization name Gracie Humaita
Common name Gracie Humaita
Organization type Academy affiliation and team network
Founded Circa 1960s-1970s
Founder
- Gracie family lineage (notably Helio Gracie and successors)
Headquarters (historical) Humaita, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Headquarters (current) Distributed (affiliate network)
Operational status Active
Primary discipline Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi)
Affiliation Model
Affiliation structure Distributed academy network organized around shared lineage and team identity.
Instruction / curriculum Instruction is rooted in traditional Gracie lineage, with implementation varying by academy and instructor.
Affiliated Gyms
Footprint
Global footprint Affiliate presence spans Brazil and multiple international regions.