Did you know that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the fastest growing sports in the world especial for women.
Check out this female Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tribute with some of the Female champion competitors.
14 years ago today Master Carlson Gracie passed away.
Master Carlson helped the growth of BJJ and MMA more than most people realize. I feel fortunate that I was able to meet him and earn my BJJ Black Belt under one of his highest ranked students Master Marcus Soares.
The picture below is in 2006 with myself with Master Carlson Gracie and Marcus Soares.
Sean McHugh
Alliance Jiu-Jitsu - Kelowna
Head iNstructor/owner
It’s great pleasure to announce Alliance is now 12 x World BJJ Team Champions. No other team has even come close to this incredible accomplishments.
Check out some worlds from the Master himself Marcelo Garcia. Marcia Garcia is an Alliance Team member who is multi-World BJJ Champion and legend in the sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Here Jiu-Jitsu Way of Life is a great classic video from Stuart Cooper Films. Hear from some of the great legends in our sport.
Alliance BJJ Team co-founder and BJJ Legend Fabio Gurgel is interviewed by my old friend Stephan Kesting of GrappleArts on his The Strenuous Life Podcast.
Stuart Cooper Films did a great video of the living legend and Multiple BJJ World Champion Marcelo Garcia. Marcelo is another legend to come from the Alliance Team and is my all time favourite competitor, Mr. Garcia is also a shinning example of being a classy instructor and good human being.
Enjoy,
Sean McHugh
My old teammate and friend Stephan Kesting of GrappleArts interviews the living legend Alliance Co-founder Fabio “The General” Gurgel. Fabio is an BJJ/MMA pioneer as former Fighter in the legendary battles in Brazil Jiu-Jitsu vs Lutra Livra, Vale Tudo fights and UFC veteran. Also a multi-world BJJ champions and ADCC champion.
Check out Fabio Gurgels website at www.fabiogurgel.com.br
Check out GrappleArts at www.grapplearts.com
Renzo Gracie is a legend in BJJ and MMA and loved all around the world. Check out this sparring sessions with his late brother Ryan Gracie. Ryan has never submitted his older brother and was hoping today would be that day.
