Posts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
* NEW SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE *

Well it’s be a whirlwind for the last 3 months for everyone dealing the Covid-19 health crisis. We are lucky in British Columbia we got a hold on it and the BC movement announced today June 22nd that we are now in Phase 3 for business to re-open. We are excited to announce we are going to open again for our group classes on Monday July 6th while still following the Health Boards protocols. which we will be sending out soon.

Here is our new summer schedule from July to August 2020.

If you have any questions please contact Sean at 250.460.2558 or alliancekelowna@gmail.com.

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Video Blog; Keep Being Active

During the quarantine of the Covid-19 crises, keep being active. These are new and strange times for all of us. You're gym is closed and you're stuck in your house with a couch and Netflix. Sitting on your butt can be pretty easy and become inactive can become a habit real quick.

So you usually have schedule when life is normal so it's time to start to scheduling your workouts while you're at home. If you are not sure how to work out there is a ton of free youtube channels to follow for fitness workouts and martial arts workouts. You just need to find the one that works best for you and your situation. '

Feel free to write in the comment section below if you need a suggestion for a channel to check out or if you have a good channel that you would like to share with us.

Just keep moving and we'll get through this together.

Cheers, Sean

14 Year Anniversary of BJJ/MMA Legend Carlson Gracie Passing

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

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Hello 2020

* Happy New Year *

Hello 2020! The new year is upon us and we at Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Academy couldn't be more excited. Come out and say hello to Kelowna's prefer martial arts school feature classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay-Thai Kickboxing. From beginners to advanced we have all you need under one roof.

Contact us today to book your FREE class now.

See you on the mats,
Sean McHugh
owner/head instructor 
Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Team - Kelowna

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Jiu-Jitsu Tournament in Kelowna this Saturday Nov. 16th

Don’t miss out on coming to support the Alliance team this coming Saturday Nov. 16th at Rutland Senior Secondary. Submission Ace puts on a great tournament and there will be undoubtedly some incredible matches to watch.

Come out and support your teammates that are competing and also come out to support Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments in the Okanagan.

Alliance Kelowna will be closed this Saturday as we will be coaching and supporting our competitors at the Submission Ace tournament.

See you there,
Sean Mchugh

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Great Time With at Our Thomas Lisboa Seminar

You definitely missed out if you weren’t our Thomas Lisboa seminar. Thomas who’s a multi-World BJJ Champion and is Alliance Vancouver’s Head Jiu-Jitsu Instructor. Put on another fine detailed BJJ seminar on Back-Takes and Escaping From the Bottom.

This was our 4th seminar we’ve hosted so far this year. Alliance Kelowna brings in world class competitors and instructor’s to pass along the knowledge of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to our members and the BJJ community.

Stay tuned for when the next seminar is announced.

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Multi World BJJ Champion Seminar with Thomas Lisboa

Come join us for a BJJ seminar with Professor Thomas Lisboa. Mr Lisboa will be covering Back-Takes and Side-Control Escapes.

This seminar is open to all belt-levels and members from all schools are welcome to attend.

Professor Thomas Lisboa Highlights:
* 2 x World Champion
* Silver Medalist at the No-Gi World's
* 7 x World medalist
* Head instructor at Alliance - Vancouver
* Former Instructor at Alliance Head Quarters in Sao Paulo, Brazil
* Former instructor at Marcelo Garcia's Headquarters in New York City

Space is limited so contact Sean ASAP to book your spot 250.460.2558 or alliancekelowna@gmail.com

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Be The Hero of Your Own Movie | Joe Rogan

A short motivational video with the legendary Joe Rogen.

Joe Rogen is a long term UFC broadcaster, TV star, stand-up comic and host his own podcast the Joe Rogen Experience with over 6 million subscribers. Joe is also a life long martial artist and has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under the legend Jean Jacques Machado and 10th Planet Black Belt under Eddie Bravo