Organization
Gracie Humaita
Overview
Gracie Humaita is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy affiliation and team network originating from the Humaita neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. The team traces its lineage to early Gracie family academies and developed as a distinct instructional and competitive network through multiple generations of instructors.
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 network of affiliated academies operating under the Gracie Humaita name and lineage.
Gym independence Affiliated academies operate as independent businesses while maintaining instructional and lineage association with Gracie Humaita.
Branding / naming conventions Affiliates commonly use Gracie Humaita in gym naming, though structure and presentation vary by region.
Instruction / curriculum Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction rooted in traditional Gracie lineage, with implementation varying by academy.
Typical affiliation signals Use of Gracie Humaita team designation in competition registration, academy branding, and lineage references.
Competitive Presence
Primary competitive ecosystem Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition circuits in Brazil and internationally.
Ruleset fit Aligned with standard Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi and no-gi rulesets; not a governing body.
Athlete representation Competitors from affiliated academies typically register under the Gracie Humaita team designation.
Footprint
Global footprint Affiliated academies across Brazil and multiple international regions.
Discover affiliated gyms Affiliation is represented at the gym level within city and gym profiles when available.
Relationships
Related organization types
- Competition organizations
- Gyms (affiliates)
- Coaches (lineage-linked instructors)