Train where it started.
Live how it’s meant to be lived.
You don’t have to figure it out. We handle everything—accommodations, training, food, tours, recovery, logistics. You show up. We deliver.
Live Like
A Carioca
Train with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legends. Explore the real Rio. Live like you were born here.
This isn’t a vacation.
It’s full immersion in the world’s most iconic martial arts city — guided by locals who know every shortcut, every academy, every flavor, every vibe.
And that’s how you’ll live while you’re here.
Not like a tourist.
Like a local.
Like family.
WHO THIS IS FOR
• White belts, black belts, and everyone in between
• Gym owners bringing students
• Solo travelers ready to dive in
• Couples or families blending tourism + martial arts
• Anyone who wants the most authentic version of Rio possible
What People Are Saying
“World-class training, jaw-dropping views, amazing food, and a lifestyle that’s pure energy. Beaches, mountains, parties, açai—Rio has it all. Let Rio Sports Tour make it unforgettable.”
— Dan (CAN)
“I can’t recommend Rio Sports Tours enough, they really introduced me to the Carioca way and helped me out with everything and anything. Next time I’ll do a language course as well because a language gets you further than a credit card ever will… go Rio!”
— Felix (GER)
What you get
Legendary BJJ
• Train in iconic Rio schools with world-class instructors and legends of the art.
• Optional private lessons besides daily group sessions.
• Beach cooldowns and the real açaí bowl between sessions.
Blend in
• We’ll take you where the locals go.
• Discover more than just Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf — this isn’t your typical tour bus with a caipirinha at the end.
• Meet locals at their bars, on their beaches, or dancing samba late into the night.
• Fluent staff who care like family
• Airport pickups, translation help, custom itineraries.
• We open doors to Rio’s prime, local-approved stays.
This July: One Epic Week in Rio
Our story
We built Rio Sports Tour for people who want the real thing.
To train in the birthplace of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
To feel the energy of Rio’s streets, beaches, and people.
To live like a Carioca — not just observe it from a hotel window.
Since 2003.
