BJJ Lineages & Affiliations
10 affiliations · 357 academies
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the affiliation a gym belongs to shapes its curriculum, belt standards, and competition team. Browse the major academy networks below — each page lists every gym in that lineage, grouped by state and city, with schedules, drop-in info, and reviews.
10th Planet
Founded by Eddie Bravo
No-gi-only system known for the rubber guard, twister, and lockdown — popular with MMA crossover athletes and submission-only competitors.
Gracie Barra
Founded by Carlos Gracie Jr.
One of the largest BJJ affiliations in the world, with a standardized curriculum spanning kids, fundamentals, advanced, and competition tracks.
Alliance
Founded by Romero "Jacaré" Cavalcanti
Elite competition team responsible for multiple IBJJF world titles, with a deep network of affiliated academies across the US.
Renzo Gracie
Founded by Renzo Gracie
Global affiliation rooted in classical Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, with academies on multiple continents.
Carlson Gracie
Founded by Carlson Gracie
The original BJJ competition powerhouse, known for an aggressive top-pressure game and producing many of the sport's first champions.
Checkmat
Founded by Leozinho Vieira
Competition-focused affiliation with a strong technical identity and dominant world-level results.
Atos
Founded by André Galvão
Modern competition team headquartered in San Diego, with a global affiliate network and a roster of active world-level athletes.
Gracie Humaitá
Founded by Royler Gracie
Lineage descended from the original Gracie Humaitá academy in Rio, known for classical positional Jiu-Jitsu and strong fundamentals.
Cobrinha
Founded by Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles
Lineage of the four-time IBJJF world champion known for a technical, lapel-driven gi game.
Rilion Gracie
Founded by Rilion Gracie
Academy network led by the youngest of the Gracie Helio sons, with a traditional Gracie curriculum focus.
Frequently asked
- What is a BJJ lineage or affiliation?
- A BJJ lineage or affiliation is the academy network a gym belongs to — for example Gracie Barra, Alliance, or 10th Planet. Affiliation shapes curriculum, belt standards, and competition team. Many practitioners look for a specific affiliation when moving or traveling.
- How many BJJ affiliations does Let's Roll track?
- Let's Roll currently tracks 10 major BJJ affiliations spanning 357 academies across the United States. Each affiliation has a dedicated page listing every gym in that network.
- Can I find a specific affiliation near me?
- Yes. Open any affiliation page to see its academies grouped by state and city, then drill into a gym for class schedules, drop-in pricing, and verified reviews.