Organization
Pedro Sauer BJJ
Overview
Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an affiliation network centered on the teaching methodology of Master Pedro Sauer, a direct student of Rickson Gracie. The organization emphasizes leverage, timing, and technical fundamentals, with affiliated academies operating across multiple regions under a shared lineage and instructional philosophy.
Affiliation
Core Identity
Organization name Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Common name Pedro Sauer BJJ
Organization type Academy affiliation and instructor led team network
Founded 1990s
Founder
Headquarters (current) United States (distributed affiliate network)
Operational status Active
Primary discipline Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi), self-defense-focused instruction
Affiliation Model
Affiliation structure Instructor led affiliation model anchored by Pedro Sauer lineage and recurring instructor development programs.
Gym independence Affiliated academies are independently operated while aligning with shared technical standards and lineage identity.
Branding / naming conventions Affiliates may use Pedro Sauer branding directly or indicate lineage through team and instructor references.
Instruction / curriculum Fundamentals first curriculum with strong emphasis on leverage, timing, conceptual understanding, and practical self defense applications.
Typical affiliation signals Pedro Sauer lineage references, participation in association seminars/camps, and team identity in competition registration.
Affiliated Gyms
Relationships
Related organization types
- Gyms (affiliates)
- Coaches (lineage linked instructors)
- Competition organizations