Discover the masters who shaped your journey. From Mitsuyo Maeda to your instructor — explore the unbroken chain of knowledge that connects every practitioner to the roots of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu began in the early 1900s when Japanese judoka Mitsuyo Maeda brought his art to Brazil, where the Gracie family adapted it into a system built on leverage, technique, and ground fighting over raw strength.
From the backyard challenge matches of Rio de Janeiro to the global stage of the UFC, the art’s lineage can be traced through generations of practitioners — a living bloodline connecting every student back to its origins.
The Vision: BJJBloodline is the definitive digital “Hall of Records” for the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We recognize that the founders’ vision is integral to every technique practiced today.
The Commitment: Whether you are a world-renowned instructor or an executive practitioner, your history is part of the Bloodline. We are here to ensure that every story—from the early days in Belém to the modern global era—is preserved with respect, accuracy, and integrity. We aren’t just a map; we are a living archive.
Find your profile on the lineage tree and claim it to get verified, manage your information, and preserve your place in Jiu-Jitsu history.