Organization
Alliance
Overview
Alliance is a global Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu affiliation founded in 1993, known for a structured teaching system and a deep presence in high-level BJJ competition.
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 under a shared team identity.
Instruction / curriculum Structured curriculum built around belt progression, teaching consistency, and competition preparation.
Affiliated Gyms
Footprint
Global footprint Large international affiliate network spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.