Organization
Alliance
Overview
Alliance Jiu-Jitsu is a global Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu association and affiliation network founded in 1993 by Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti, Fabio Gurgel, and Alexandre Paiva. The association emphasizes a structured instructional methodology and has established a network of affiliated academies across multiple continents.
Affiliation
Core Identity
Organization name Alliance Jiu-Jitsu
Common name Alliance
Organization type Academy affiliation and team network
Founded 1993
Founder
- Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti
- Fabio Gurgel
- Alexandre Paiva
Headquarters (historical) Brazil
Headquarters (current) Primary training hubs in Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA and major academies in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Operational status Active
Primary discipline Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi)
Affiliation Model
Affiliation structure Distributed affiliate network of independent academies aligned with Alliance training methodology and team identity.
Gym independence Affiliated gyms operate as independent businesses while aligning with Alliance curriculum, competitive orientation, and brand identity.
Branding / naming conventions Affiliates commonly include Alliance in their naming to signal association, though naming may vary by location.
Instruction / curriculum Structured teaching methodology organized to support belt progression and instructional consistency.
Typical affiliation signals Use of Alliance team designation in competition registration, gym branding, and public team listings.
Affiliated Gyms
Competitive Presence
Primary competitive ecosystem Major Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition circuits and no-gi grappling events.
Ruleset fit Aligned with competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rulesets; not a governing body.
Athlete representation Affiliates commonly register competitors under the Alliance team designation, sometimes with local gym naming.
Footprint
Global footprint Global network with affiliates across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
Discover affiliated gyms Affiliation appears at the gym level within city and gym profiles when available.
Relationships
Related organization types
- National and global competition organizations
- Gyms (affiliates)
- Coaches (team-linked instructors)