Gym networks

Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy network founded by Carlos Gracie Jr. in 1986, headquartered in Irvine, California. Over 900 schools worldwide using a standardised curriculum.

No-gi BJJ system founded by Eddie Bravo in Los Angeles, known for innovations like the rubber guard and lockdown. Affiliated schools span the US and internationally.

Licensed gym chain from the UFC, blending mixed martial arts conditioning with general fitness programming. Locations across the US, Australia and parts of Asia.

Coconut Creek, Florida-based MMA team founded in 2001 by Dan Lambert. One of the most prolific feeders of UFC-level talent in the sport.

BJJ academy network founded by Roberto Atalla, with strong representation across the UK and Brazil.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu academies overseen by Renzo Gracie out of New York City, with affiliates worldwide carrying the Renzo curriculum.

BJJ lineage from the late Carlson Gracie. Of all the Gracie branches it has produced the most fighters, and its gyms are known for hard sparring.

MMA team founded in Rio de Janeiro in 2000, and for years one of the strongest grappling-based camps in the sport.

Regional MMA gym network combining striking, grappling and strength programming under a unified brand.

US-based martial-arts franchise focused on family programming across karate, kickboxing and Krav Maga.

MMA team co-founded by Randy Couture, Matt Lindland and Dan Henderson in Oregon, with affiliated training centres across the western US.