Organization
Nova Uniao
Overview
Nova Uniao is a Rio-rooted BJJ team known for competition success and long-running crossover into MMA.
Affiliation
Core Identity
Organization name Nova Uniao
Common name Nova Uniao
Organization type Academy affiliation and competition team network
Founded Circa early 1990s
Founder
- Andre Pederneiras
- Wendell Alexander
Headquarters (historical) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Headquarters (current) Distributed (international academy network)
Operational status Active (lineage- and competition-based)
Primary discipline Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi); Mixed Martial Arts
Affiliation Model
Affiliation structure Competition-driven academy network built around shared team identity and lineage.
Branding / naming conventions Affiliated gyms commonly include Nova Uniao in the academy name or competition registration.
Instruction / curriculum Training emphasis is competition-oriented, with strong historical ties to both BJJ and MMA development.
Footprint
Global footprint Affiliate presence extends beyond Brazil into Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.