In this exclusive interview, Alliance Team Co-Founder Alexandre "Gigi" Paiva speaks to GRACIEMAG.com about Jiu-Jitsu and life.
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)
Check out the highlight video of Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Team member Marcelo Garcia who is a multi-world champion in both Gi and No-gi competition.
It's official that First Strike Martial Arts Arts Academy is now apart of the Alliance International Jiu-Jitsu Team. First Strike Martial Arts Academy will be re-branding to become Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Kelowna. We are excited with our growth and to apart of the #1 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team in the world 11 x World Champions Alliance Jiu-Jitsu.
Stay tuned with exciting events coming-up this spring.