[bjj_ninja]

I am planning on heading to brazil in about a year and a half to do some JiuJitsu training down there. I have been practicing for about three years and it has always been a dream to travel do so. I was wondering if anyone has any advice or recommendations on places to train, were to live, how to live, and anything else that would be helpful. I am trying to save up as much money as I can so I don't have to work while Im there and would like to stay for as long as I can, I think I have to figure out what kind of visa to get too. Well any help would be great, Thanks!

[o texano]

Tourist visa, stay for 3 months and get extension. Unless you study at a university, then you can get a one year visa. I hope for your sake that the dollar rebounds...it will help your money go the distance. If you are in your 20's and can still stand living with a few people, you could always live in a república. Which city do you want to go to? Naturally most people think of Rio, but there is so much more to Brasil than Rio.

[stu3ufc]

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[bjj_ninja]

Im not sure where to go. I know there are huge names training down there. Any suggestions on how to pick a gym?

[Rippetoe Lifter]

Didn't you ever see the episode of Fight Quest when they went to go train in Brasil?

Fight Quest Season 1 Episode 8 - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - MMA Video Links

Bro, just go to the beach and Rickson will be waiting for you.

[Green Monkey]

There are no people left in Brazil who do BJJ - they're all here making money off of us.

Sorry - couldn't resist.