About Us
Mike Mella, author, documentary filmmaker, established BJJKids.org in 2022 to create quality training environments for underprivileged kids in Rio's favelas. The renovated academies incentivize kids to start their BJJ path offering a compelling alternative to the streets, build self-esteem, resilience, and a positive outlook on life that extend far beyond the mats, fostering true success in society.
Join us to create a well-maintained and inviting learning environment. By creating spaces where kids are drawn to the mats, eager to train, they will spend more time in a positive setting and away from street life. Your contribution can make a significant difference in fostering a love for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and keeping children engaged in constructive activities.
Our Mission
At BJJKids, our mission transcends the practice of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; it's about creating a ripple effect of positive change. By renovating BJJ academies in the poorest favelas of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, we provide more than just a place for children to learn martial arts. We're offering an environment that nurtures their growth in essential life skills like discipline, confidence, and resilience.
Our focus is on transforming these spaces into safe havens where children can thrive, far removed from the challenges they face daily. This new environment plays a crucial role in shaping their outlook on life, giving them the tools to succeed and the belief that they can make a difference. As these children grow and develop, the positive impact of their transformation extends beyond themselves, touching their families and communities. We believe that by empowering one child at a time, we're fostering a cycle of positivity that will resonate throughout the community, leading to a broader societal change.
This is why we are committed to our mission at BJJKids – because we know that the right environment can not only change a child's life but can also spark a chain reaction of hope and improvement in the community at large.
Get in Touch
Avenida Gilberto Amado 435,
Barra da Tijuca, RJ, 22620-061
bjjkidsorg@gmail.com | Tel: 21982147252
