Organization
Six Blades
Overview
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy affiliation network founded by Xande Ribeiro. The organization emphasizes technical fundamentals, structured progression, and a unified teaching methodology across affiliated academies.
Affiliation
Core Identity
Organization name Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu
Common name Six Blades
Acronym Six Blades
Organization type Academy affiliation and team network
Founded Circa 2018
Founder
- Xande Ribeiro
Headquarters (current) 13642 N HWY 183 STE 300, Austin, TX 78750
Operational status Active
Primary discipline Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi)
Affiliation Model
Affiliation structure Distributed network of affiliated academies adopting the Six Blades curriculum and teaching methodology.
Gym independence Affiliated academies operate as independent businesses while aligning with Six Blades instructional standards and team identity.
Branding / naming conventions Affiliates typically include Six Blades in academy branding, though naming conventions may vary by location.
Instruction / curriculum Structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu curriculum emphasizing fundamentals, positional understanding, and systematic progression.
Typical affiliation signals Use of Six Blades team designation in competition registration, academy branding, and official Six Blades media channels.
Competitive Presence
Primary competitive ecosystem Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition circuits in gi and no-gi formats.
Ruleset fit Aligned with standard Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rulesets; not a governing body.
Athlete representation Affiliated academies register competitors under the Six Blades team designation, sometimes alongside local gym names.
Footprint
Global footprint Affiliated academies across multiple regions, with international expansion beyond Brazil.
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 (team-linked instructors)