Blue Tatami — Inclusive Jiu-Jitsu Education

🥋 IBST — Blue Tatami Institute

BLUE
TATAMI

The Netflix of inclusive education. Train coaches, teachers and owners in adaptive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for neurodivergent children.

A Netflix da educação inclusiva. Forme coaches, professores e donos de academia em Jiu-Jitsu adaptado para crianças neurodivergentes.

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200+

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IBST — Blue Tatami Institute

WHAT IS BLUE TATAMI?

O que é o Blue Tatami?

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁩󠁥󠁲󠁿 IRELAND — PIONEERING INCLUSIVE BJJ

The First Inclusive BJJ Education Platform in Europe

A primeira plataforma de educação em BJJ inclusivo da Europa

Blue Tatami uses Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a tool for the holistic development of neurodivergent children — ASD, ADHD, Down syndrome and beyond. Founded by Prof. Jorge Santos (JSBJJ) & Danieli, headquartered in Dublin, with a vision for European expansion by 2030.

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What you'll build / O que você vai construir

Safe, inclusive spaces for neurodivergent children
Confidence through structured movement & repetition
Family-academy-school partnerships
Your own certified method & intellectual property
A national & European network of Blue Tatami hubs
Eligible for HSE, LSP & EU social innovation funding

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL

Escolha seu nível de formação

LEVEL 1 Anyone — Open Access / Qualquer Pessoa Start here

📖 01 FREE

Introduction to Neurodivergence

Introdução à Neurodivergência

Understand ASD, ADHD and sensory processing. The foundation of inclusive coaching.

📹 Video ⏱ 2h EN / PT

🥋 02 FREE

Why BJJ Works for Special Children

Por Que o BJJ Funciona

Structure, repetition, consent-based contact and building trust through movement.

📖 Article ⏱ 30min EN / PT

📋 03 FREE

Application Form & Enrolment

Formulário de Inscrição

📝 Form ⏱ 5min

LEVEL 2 Coach / Teacher Certification Seminars + Practical

🧠 01 PRO

Inclusive Teaching Methods

Métodos de Ensino Inclusivo

Task analysis, visual supports, sensory adaptations and behaviour management.

🎓 Seminar ⏱ 6h Online

👨‍👩‍👧 02 PRO

Family–Academy Partnership

Parceria Família–Academia

Communication protocols, consent forms, progress tracking, and parent meetings.

📹 Video ⏱ 3h Materials

🏆 03 PRO

8-Week Curriculum Delivery

Entrega do Currículo de 8 Semanas

Plan and deliver the complete Blue Tatami 8-week module with real children.

🏫 Face-to-face ⏱ 8W

🛡️ 04 PRO

Child Protection & Garda Vetting

Proteção Infantil & Garda Vetting

Children First Act 2015 compliance, DLP role, and mandatory vetting process.

📜 Mandatory 🇮🇪 Ireland

LEVEL 3 Owner / Academy Director — Elite Track Build your hub

🏛️ 01 ELITE

Launch Your Blue Tatami Hub

Lance Seu Núcleo Blue Tatami

Infrastructure, signage, team training, inclusive environment setup and certification.

🏫 On-site ⏱ Intensive

💡 02 ELITE

Create Your Own Method

Crie Seu Próprio Método

Develop and patent your teaching methodology. Build your own IP within the Blue Tatami framework.

🔬 R&D 📜 IP Mentorship

💰 03 ELITE

Funding & ESG Strategy

Estratégia de Financiamento & ESG

Access HSE, LSPs, Túsla, EU funds. Build corporate partnerships with ESG focus.

🇪🇺 EU Funds 📊 Business

THE BLUE TATAMI DIFFERENCE

WHY IT WORKS

Por que funciona

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Structure & Repetition

Estrutura & Repetição

BJJ movements follow clear, repeatable patterns — creating the predictability that children with ASD and ADHD deeply value.

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Body Awareness & Confidence

Consciência Corporal & Confiança

Each small achievement reinforces self-belief. A roll, a position, an escape — all build a resilient, positive identity.

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Consent-Based Contact

Contato Baseado em Consentimento

Graduated physical interaction teaches boundaries, respect and trust in a safe, supervised environment.

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Sensory-Adapted Environments

Ambientes Sensorialmente Adaptados

Soft lighting, minimised noise, calm zones — the training space is as important as the lesson itself.

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Family Integration

Integração Familiar

Week 7 is a shared family class. Closing ceremony with certificates. Parents are partners, not bystanders.

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European Vision 2030

Visão Europeia 2030

200+ certified instructors. European Congress in Dublin. The first and only inclusive BJJ network in Europe.

YOUR JOURNEY

CERTIFICATION PATH

Caminho de Certificação

LEVEL 1 — OPEN

Blue Tatami Practitioner

Praticante Blue Tatami

Any person interested in inclusive education. Free access to foundational content, application form.

Online Free Anyone EN/PT

LEVEL 2 — COACH

Blue Tatami Certified Coach

Coach Certificado Blue Tatami

Teachers, coaches & therapists. Seminars + face-to-face practical. Garda Vetting required for Ireland.

Seminars Face-to-face Garda Vetting Materials

LEVEL 3 — OWNER/ELITE

Blue Tatami Hub Director

Diretor de Núcleo Blue Tatami

Academy owners, club leaders. Launch your hub, develop your method, access EU funding strategy.

Hub License Own Method IP Strategy Mentorship

* Can be adapted for occupational therapists and other allied health professionals / *Pode ser adaptado para terapeutas ocupacionais e outros profissionais de saúde

ENROL NOW / INSCREVA-SE

START YOUR
JOURNEY

Join the first inclusive BJJ education platform in Europe. Tell us about yourself and we'll guide you to the right level.
Junte-se à primeira plataforma de educação em BJJ inclusivo da Europa.

First Name / Nome

Last Name / Apelido

Country / País

I am / Sou

Certification Level of Interest

🔒 No spam. We'll contact you within 48h. / Sem spam. Entraremos em contato em 48h.

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