Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Rio de Janeiro Essential Info
BJJ or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a Brazilian martial art that turns the attackers weight against them. An incredibly effective grappling combat system and the basis of most MMA fighters bag of tricks. Originating from Japan Japanese Jujitsu the brazailians embraced the sport and made it their own. Made famous by the legendary Gracie family.
With this unique gap year programme you get the incredible opportunity to train at the school that trained with some of the Gracie family and continues to be one of the worlds top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies. Owned and operated by 9x BJJ world champion Ricardo Vieira your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training will be second to none.
Accommodation
Home From Home your Rio hang out:
During your stay you will be living in an awesome hostel, very secure and low profile with great amenities. When you are done with the gorgeous beaches and incredible shopping on your doorstep chill in the hostel complete with Living room, TV room, Veranda, Spring garden, Barbecue corner and Snooker bar.
There is also a kitchen with fridge and microwave available. Breakfast is included in the price.
The hostel is a popular place with backpackers and a really cool athmosphere ensures you will be making friends and experiencing Rio in the company of others in no time.
Rio De Janiero
Planted between lush, forest-covered mountains and breathtaking beaches , the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City) is one of the most spectacular cities in the world. Verdant mountains and white-sand beaches fronting deep blue sea offer a range of adventure: surfing great breaks off Prainha, hiking through Tijuca's rain forests, sailing across the Bana de Guanabara (Guanabara Bay) or rock climbing up the face of Sugarloaf Mountain.
The world famous beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana are loaded with ridiculously good looking babes in micro bikinis! and guys with outrageous six packs: Cariocas (Rio dwellers) like to look good, and them manage to do this we extremely well.
While large-scale festivities like Carnaval make Rio famous, there are countless occasions for revelry. Saturday at Ipanema Beach, a festa (party) in Lapa, soccer at Maracan!, or an impromptu roda de samba (samba circle) on the sidewalks of Leblon, Copacabana or any other corner of the city.Music is the meeting ground for some of Brazil's most creative artists and nets an audience as diverse as the city. This is another of Rio's disarming traits: its rich melting pot of cultures. Cariocas they may call themselves, but the city's enticing variety of cuisines speaks volumes about its history of immigration.
Getting There
The programme begins in Rio de Janiero, you will be picked up at the airport by our Xtreme Gap representative.
If you would like assistance with your flights to Brazil we can assist with sourcing the best value flight options, just indicate on your booking form.
When To Go
All though Brazil is a year round destination the seasons are reversed from the UK. The best times to visit being any time between October to April. The Carnival is particularly popular (usually in February).
The average temperature in the summer being in the late 20's (celcius)
Why Xtreme Gap?
Full Orientation and Back Up Support
English is not widely spoken in Brazil but this will not hold you back. We will back you up every step of the way. Our locally based English, German and Portuguese speaking Xtreme Gap Rep will be there to collect you from the airport, show you round Rio and the Favelas, tell you the in�s and outs of the city.
We will take you out on your first night, introduce you to the training academy and make sure your programme runs smoothly. If you have any questions you can have peace of mind that someone will be there, happy to help.
Price and Dates
- 2 weeks ⬠799
- 4 weeks ⬠1299
- 6 weeks ⬠1799
- 8 weeks ⬠2299
Included
- Airport pick up
- Accommodation for the duration
- Breakfast during your stay
- Membership of the BJJ Academy and BJJ lessons (monday to friday)
- Samba and afro culture workshop
- Favela tour experience
- Hang gliding experience from the mountains to the beach (optional)
Excluded
- Travel insurance
- Flights
- Visas
- Meals
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Itinerary
You will discuss your training scedule personally with your trainer in Brazil. |
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