The Portuguese brand ACADEMIA DE JIUJITSU OCUPACIONAL - BY PAULA FIGUEIREDO® is a pioneering project in Portugal that combines adapted jiu-jitsu with occupational practices, promoting the physical, emotional and social development of children and young people, with particular attention to the inclusion of children and young people with special educational needs. Founded by Paula Figueiredo, a professional with more than 30 years of experience working with children and young people, the Portuguese brand ACADEMIA DE JIUJITSU OCUPACIONAL - BY PAULA FIGUEIREDO® was born from the desire to create a safe, empathetic and welcoming space where each child could grow at their own pace, building confidence, resilience and life skills through one of the most complete and transformative martial arts. Since its launch, the Portuguese brand ACADEMIA DE JIUJITSU OCUPACIONAL - BY PAULA FIGUEIREDO® has attracted media attention, including from the press and television, reflecting a distinctive, inclusive and creative proposition in a sector that remains largely unexplored in Portugal. Based in Mira-Sintra, the Portuguese brand ACADEMIA DE JIUJITSU OCUPACIONAL - BY PAULA FIGUEIREDO® is now entering a phase of growth, with expansion plans aimed at broadening its impact and reinforcing a clear mission: to support children, young people and families through an innovative, human-centred and sustainable intervention model, deeply connected to the promotion of wellbeing, inclusion and personal transformation.
