About Us
Welcome to Alliance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Madison, Home to the 15x World Championship Team!
Alliance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was founded in 1993 by Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti, Fabio Gurgel and Alexandre Paiva. Alliance BJJ is recognized as one of the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Schools in the world; known not only for their technical ability, but also for their professionalism. Alliance has created hundreds of World Champions, over 25 of them at the black belt level.
At Alliance Jiu Jitsu Madison, we believe that martial arts training can help every child and adult develop the mental and physical skills they need to succeed in life. Martial Arts isn’t just about self-defense like so many believe. At Alliance Jiu Jitsu Madison, it’s all about self-confidence, improved focus, physical strength, and positive social interaction. Alliance Jiu Jitsu teaches our members to set goals, work hard, and follow-through, all the while having fun and making friends in a safe and professional environment.
Major Titles Won:
World Jiu Jitsu Championship
- World Champion Team Titles – 98/99/ 08/09/10/11/12/13/14/15/16/19/22/24/25
Pan American Jiu Jitsu Championship
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Pan American Team Titles – 08/10/11/12/13/15/16/21/24
European Championship
- European Championship Team Titles – 10/11/13/14/15/16/20
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship
- Brazilian Nationals Team Champions – 09/11/13/14/15/16/19/24/25
Frequently Asked Questions
Jiu Jitsu has 2 grading methods depending on the age of the student. Up to 15 years old the student receives the belts yellow, orange and green. From 16 and onward the belts are colored blue, purple, brown and black. At our academy we have a defined grading system where you prepare yourself for your belt exam with a determined amount of completed classes which varies from belt to belt.
Safety is imperative at our gym, however accidents can happen like in any other activity. In Jiu Jitsu injuries are usually self inflicted due to the individual performing a technique incorrectly, but our instructors pay close attention and with each repetition the risk declines making Jiu Jitsu an extremely safe sport.
Training jiu jitsu will help improve your physical condition in a fun and dynamic way. While performing the techniques you use your entire body while gaining flexibility and strength as well as burning calories and losing weight.
Yes. Jiu jitsu is a martial art based on using leverage which allows the weaker and lighter individual to beat the stronger and heavier opponent. For this reason jiu jitsu is recommended for everyone regardless of your physical condition, age or size.