BJJ Academies in Pernambuco.

Pernambuco's BJJ scene runs under the Federação de Jiu Jitsu do Estado de Pernambuco (FJJPE) — the state's official federation, affiliated with CBJJ and IBJJF and operating since 1994.

Recife is the state capital and BJJ hub. Atos Pernambuco runs the Atos team affiliation in the state with a notable focus on social-impact programming. Arte Suave / DreamRoot Training Center in Paulista, in the Recife metropolitan region, runs BJJ social initiatives serving impoverished populations across northeastern Brazil.