Paying homage to our lineage. Some of the Team decided to grab a photo with the Rolls Gracie display after a victorious day at Master Worlds. Know your lineage! #madisonwi #allianceeusou #alliancebjj #madisonbjj #bjjmadison #madisonwisconsin #wisconsinbjj #bjjwisconsin #bjj #alliancebjjmadison #artesuave #thegentleart #ibjjf ...

One of the coolest traditions we have each year is when Champions at World Masters write their name on the Board of Champions. And for another year we were honored to watch Professor @sonyabjj Sonya Plavcan write her name not once, but twice! She won her 15th Master World Title by winning her weight class and her 16th Master World Title by winning the Open Class. To our knowledge, she is the most accomplished female Masters athlete in IBJJF History. We couldn`t be more proud of her. #madisonwi #allianceeusou #alliancebjj #madisonbjj #bjjmadison #madisonwisconsin #wisconsinbjj #bjjwisconsin #bjj #alliancebjjmadison #artesuave #thegentleart #ibjjf ...

What you child does 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 school, may very well improve how they perform 𝗜𝗡 school!

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗝𝗝 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲:

Enhanced Executive Functions: BJJ requires children to pause, think, and respond thoughtfully during sparring and drills, which strengthens skills like self-control and inhibitory control. This helps them manage impulses and stay focused on tasks in the classroom.

Improved Focus and Concentration: The intense concentration and discipline needed to learn BJJ techniques translate directly to better focus in school, enabling children to pay attention during lessons and complete assignments more effectively.

Increased Motivation and Discipline: The belt-ranking system and the process of mastering new skills in BJJ foster dedication and perseverance, which can increase a child`s overall motivation for academic work.

Better Emotional Regulation: BJJ teaches children how to manage stress and emotions under pressure, helping them to remain calm in challenging situations, a skill that is vital for managing academic struggles and maintaining good behavior.

Brain Development: High-intensity, skill-based activities like BJJ increase blood flow to the brain, which enhances memory, problem-solving skills, and overall brain health.

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Please congratulate Andy on earning his blue belt! When he is in, he is always training hard and never shows any signs of quitting. Keep it up, because that`s something that can`t be taught. Andy has competed a few times at white belt and has placed a number of times. We`re sure we`ll see him on the podium at blue as well! As a member of the US Air Force, we also thank him for his service! #madisonwi #allianceeusou #alliancebjj #madisonbjj #bjjmadison #madisonwisconsin #wisconsinbjj #bjjwisconsin #bjj #alliancebjjmadison #artesuave #thegentleart #bluebelt #newbluebelt ...

Here we have Chandler demonstrating the hip staple pass positioning! The hip staple pass is a great guard pass because it allows us to limit the defenses of our opponent`s lower body, while we create pressure at the upper body. As we pressure the upper body, the next task is to solve the problem of getting passed our opponent`s legs. It`s a technique that we learn in Fundamentals, so you know it`s good. If you`re a white belt and looking for what to practice to prepare for the belt test and want to have solid Jiu Jitsu.. Practice, study, and master Fundamentals. In a world filled with short clips and highlight reels, we often see and sometimes seek out the "flashy" techniques. We`re not saying those techniques don`t have their place, but classics (fundamentals) never go out of style! #madisonwi #allianceeusou #alliancebjj #madisonbjj #bjjmadison #madisonwisconsin #wisconsinbjj #bjjwisconsin #bjj #alliancebjjmadison #artesuave #thegentleart #fundamentals #weputthefuninfundamentals #believeitornotthatsprofessormarksapprovingface ...

We have another great addition! Please welcome Miles to the Alliance team! #madisonwi #allianceeusou #alliancebjj #madisonbjj #bjjmadison #madisonwisconsin #wisconsinbjj #bjjwisconsin #bjj #alliancebjjmadison #artesuave #thegentleart ...

Please congratulate Kim on earning his blue belt! Kim is a great person to have around on and off the mats. He brings so much positive energy and regularly has people laughing it up in the locker rooms. As an Army Veteran, Kim is a great example of hard work and discipline. He came to us having some health issues and now he`s regularly scrapping it out in class. He also started Jiu Jitsu later in life and is a prime example of how it is never too late to start something new, that is a difficult feat to accomplish at any age. We love watching people not only learn the art, but get healthier and improve their life with Jiu Jitsu. We’re grateful to have him as part of the team and we thank for his service! Congrats Kim! #madisonwi #allianceeusou #alliancebjj #madisonbjj #bjjmadison #madisonwisconsin #wisconsinbjj #bjjwisconsin #bjj #alliancebjjmadison #artesuave #thegentleart #bluebelt #newbluebelt ...

Please congratulate Cruz on earning his blue belt! Cruz is a valued employee, college student, serves in the WI National Guard, and still finds time to train and spend quality time with his family. Cruz is a great training partner and focuses on the details of the techniques. He does a good job making sure his techniques are applied with leverage and not strength. We appreciate having him and we thank him for his service. He has an incredible work ethic and we are sure that will carry him far on his BJJ journey! Congrats Cruz! #madisonwi #allianceeusou #alliancebjj #madisonbjj #bjjmadison #madisonwisconsin #wisconsinbjj #bjjwisconsin #bjj #alliancebjjmadison #artesuave #thegentleart #bluebelt #newbluebelt ...

Guard passing can be one of the most difficult skills to learn in Jiu Jitsu. Most of us learn bottom positioning when we start. We find our favorite guards and learn how to attack, both sweeps and submissions.

We eventually sweep our way to the top and now what? We have to pass the other person`s guard. Given that the guard pass is the only 3 point score, it becomes one of the most important factors in competitive BJJ. It breaks ties, creates leads, and when done properly completely demoralizes our opponents.

Let`s see, can we identify this guard pass? And possibly our new blue belts?
Stay tuned! Reveal tomorrow.
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Here we have David demonstrating the back positioning for professor Mark. He had just performed a back take and it may be hard to see, but that choke hand is hidden. Don`t worry, we checked! The back is a fundamental position and being able to take the back and secure the positioning is a skill set that will follow you through every belt color. Whether we`re competng or training, it`s a postion we want to be constantly on the hunt for. This brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "I`ve got your back." ...

Please congratulate Chandler on earning her blue belt! Chandler is a great example of being a teammate both on and off the mats. She`s is always at the competitions to show support for the competitors and isn`t afraid to grab a newer student to work with. While she claims to not have any interest in competition, she can still be a competitive roll. Her test was one of the most technical of the evening and we know she`ll continue on that path at blue belt! Good work Chandler! #madisonwi #allianceeusou #alliancebjj #madisonbjj #bjjmadison #madisonwisconsin #wisconsinbjj #bjjwisconsin #bjj #alliancebjjmadison #artesuave #thegentleart #newbluebelt #bluebelt #womensbjj #womensselfdefense ...