Happy Birthday to Alliance Co-Founder Alexandre “Gigi” Paiva

Happy Birthday to Alliance Co-Founder Alexandre “Gigi” Paiva

Alexandre is one of the three co-founders of the Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Team. As a former World BJJ champion Gigi has ben a keen element in the success of Alliance and the growth to over 300 academies around the world.

Alexandre “Gigi” Paiva

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Romero Cavalcanti > Alexandre Paiva

Main Titles:

• World Champion (1999);

• Pan American Champion (1996);

• Internacional Masters & Seniors Champion (2010, 2008, 2007, 2004, 2002);

• World Bronze Medallist (1997)

Weight Division: Médio (82kg/181lbs)