Our Mission

Our goals

Empowering Athletes

It all begins with a chance. Your support can transform a young athlete’s dream into reality, opening doors to compete, train, and inspire. At Gentle World, your generosity creates opportunities that last a lifetime.

Connecting Cultures

Jiu-Jitsu is more than a sport — it’s a bridge. By supporting Gentle World, you’re helping to weave the threads between cultures, bringing Brazilian youth and American youth together through shared passion, respect, and opportunity.

Loving, Serving, Encouraging

At A Gentle World, we believe in modeling the love of Christ through every interaction. Your support helps us uplift young athletes, regardless of background, showing them that their talent, passion, and potential matter. Together, we’re building a community rooted in compassion, respect, and opportunity.

How it all started

Gentle World began with a simple moment — a warm day in São Paulo, sitting in the stands of the Brazilian Nationals, watching young athletes pour their hearts onto the mats, then quietly making their way through the crowd, spectator by spectator, asking for a small donation to fund their dreams of one day competing in America. That day, we saw talent, grit, and most of all, humility. But we also saw potential slipping away because of financial barriers. That’s when we decided to step in. Through support, mentorship, and opportunity, we’re bridging the gap for young Brazilian athletes, helping them rise, compete, and share their passion for Jiu-Jitsu with the world.