WHAT IS LINEAGE AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, lineage is the direct line of knowledge passed from teacher to student, tracing back to the art’s founders. It matters because it ensures authenticity, quality, and continuity.
A strong lineage verifies that techniques are taught as they were intended—tested, refined, and proven over generations. It reflects exposure to high-level instruction and preserves the traditions, values, and standards that define true Jiu Jitsu. Lineage connects students not just to techniques, but to the history and integrity of the art itself.
In short: lineage is how Jiu Jitsu stays real.
Mitsuyo Maeda
1878 - 1941
Carlos Gracie Sr
1902 - 1994
Carlson Gracie Sr
1932 - 2006
Allan Goes
7th Degree Coral Belt
OUR LINEAGE
The lineage of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is built on direct transmission—teacher to student, generation to generation—preserving the art through real practice and lived experience.
At the root of this lineage is Mitsuyo Maeda, whose teachings were passed to Carlos Gracie Sr., and later refined and expanded by the legendary Carlson Gracie Sr.. Carlson Gracie became one of the most influential figures in the history of Jiu Jitsu—not only as a competitor, but as a coach who developed some of the most dominant fighters of his era and helped bridge the transition of Jiu Jitsu into modern mixed martial arts.
His approach shaped an entire generation of athletes and coaches, many of whom went on to lead elite MMA teams worldwide, carrying forward his philosophy of pressure, toughness, and effectiveness under real resistance.
Among his most accomplished students is Allan Góes, a 7th-degree coral belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Trained directly under Carlson Gracie Sr., Allan represents a pure extension of this lineage—developed during the peak era of the Carlson Gracie Academy, when Jiu Jitsu was tested daily in both competition and the early stages of MMA.
Under Carlson’s mentorship, Allan became an eight-time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion and later an internationally recognized mixed martial artist, competing in the world’s most prestigious organizations during the formative years of the sport. His technical development and competitive career reflect the core principles of the Carlson Gracie system: pressure, adaptability, and real-world effectiveness.
Today, Allan Góes continues to carry this lineage forward as a 7th-degree coral belt, teacher, and mentor. His work preserves the original standards of Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu, ensuring that what was passed down through generations remains intact—practical, tested, and unchanged in its core values.