Team 3 Jiu-Jitsu

Heritage & Lineage

Why Lineage Matters

Understanding Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu heritage means honoring the instructors who preserved and passed on the art. Team 3's lineage connects the roots of BJJ to the leaders carrying it forward today.

The Chain

The Team 3 Lineage

Origin Mitsuyo Maeda
Gen 1 Carlos Gracie Sr.
Gen 2 Helio Gracie
Gen 3 Rolls Gracie
Gen 4 Romero Cavalcanti
Gen 5 Leonardo Vieira
Gen 6 Ricardo Feliciano
Gen 7 Sergio Machado
Today Team 3 Jiu-Jitsu

History

Historical Timeline

From the origins of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to present-day Team 3 — preserving knowledge passed from generation to generation.

  1. Origins

    Maeda & the Gracie Legacy

    Japanese judoka Mitsuyo Maeda brings jiu-jitsu to Brazil, laying the foundation for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through Carlos and Helio Gracie.

  2. Expansion

    Rolls Gracie & the Modern Era

    Rolls Gracie advances the art, blending technical innovation with the Gracie tradition.

  3. Alliance Line

    Cavalcanti & Vieira

    Romero Cavalcanti and Leonardo Vieira shape a generation of world-class competitors and instructors.

  4. Team 3 Roots

    Ricardo Feliciano to Sergio Machado

    Ricardo Feliciano passes the torch to Sergio Machado, who establishes Team 3 Jiu-Jitsu.

  5. Present Day

    Team 3 Jiu-Jitsu

    An affiliate organization united by lineage, leadership, and a commitment to developing schools and instructors worldwide.