Posts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Taking the Back with Professor Corey Joseph - Part 1

Taking the Back With Professor Corey Joseph Part 1. Corey is a Worlds Masters 1 Black Belt champion and the owner of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Montreal.

We hosted a seminars with Corey and he shared his knowledge in great detail with us and we've very thankful for having him in our academy. 10th Planet JIu-Jitsu Montreal

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Taking the Back With Professor Corey Joseph Part 1. Corey is a Worlds Masters 1 Black Belt champion and the owner of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Montreal. We hosted a seminars with Corey and he shared his knowledge in great detail with us and we've very thankful for having him in our academy.
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

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Private Kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu Classes

Private Kickboxing Classes with professional hockey player Jared and his fiancé professional Influencer Jordan have been doing private Kickboxing classes with me for over a year now..

There friend Lucy came in and made a fun promo video of one of their classes. Get the most out of your workout by booking us for a private kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu or self-Defense class. Contact us today so you don’t miss out. We’re booking-up fast!

Contact Sean to book your appointment or to get more information at 250.460.2558 or email us at alliance@gmail.com.

See you on the mats!

Kickboxingkelowna #kickboxing #Privateclasseskelowna #Kelownafitness Private Kickboxing Classes with professional hockey player Jared and his fiancé professional Influencer Jordan have been doing private Kickboxing classes with me for over a year now. @purelylucy came in and made a fun promo video of one of their classes.
It's Never Too Late to Be a Savage

Check out this inspirational story of 71 year old Alan who has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 4 years. When there is a will there is a way so stop making excuses and start going after your dreams.

If you have an inspirational story put it in the comments below.

Following the BJJ Journey of Alan Philips Directed by Henrique Kraychete Cinematographer: Dennis Zanatta LegacyBJJ.com 330 N Victory Blvd, Burbank, California 91502 Tel: 8183005884 LegacyGlendale.com 705 S Brand Ave Glendale, California 91204 Tel: 8183950739 Music: Artist: Nicolai Heidlas Title: Two Souls https://www.hooksounds.com/ Artist: DivKid Title: Rising Sun https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music Artist: Benjamin TISSOT Title: Better Days https://bensound.com/ Artist: LUX-INSPIRA Title: Time https://www.hooksounds.com/
YouTuber Marina Estrella Tries Jiu-Jitsu for the First Time

YouTuber Marina Estrella tries Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the first time. Marina describers why she wanted to try Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and her fears and anxieties before going in. Don’t mean to give eaway the ending but she love it!

Did you know Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is one of the world’s fastest growing sports and women training and competing is skyrocketing?

This video is sponsored by Cody Wanner! He is a filmmaker, content creator, and founder of the #nosmallcreator movement. Check him out!: https://www.youtube.com/user/rcwninja He is a huge inspiration of mine!
A Mom's Incredible Review of Our Club

We are at 65 Five Star ratings right now!

Tanya is the mom of Angus who’s 13 years old and has just finished his 3rd month with us. Angus is very shy and his parents weren’t sure how he would do in adults class. We’ve seen improvement each class with Angus in both his BJJ skills and his social skills.

Thanks Tanya for such an incredible Google business review. 

We’re delighted to have your son Angus being a part of our team and we’re excited to be a part of his martial arts journey. 

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BJJ Black Belt Fabio Caloi Seminar in Kelowna

Alliance Jiu-Jitsu - Kelowna is excited to be hosting a seminar with BJJ Black Belt Fabio Caloi. Fabio is from Alliance headquarters in São Paulo Brazil and earned his Black Belt under the legendary Fabio " The General" Gurgel.

Professor Fabio will be covering Closed-Guard Concepts, Arm-Locks from Guard and Back takes.

This seminar is open to everyone from white belt and up.

Locations:

Alliance Jiu-Jitsu - Kelowna Academy - #110-1854 Kirschner Road, Kelowna BC

Date:
* Thursday May 23rd

Time:

* 7:00-9:00pm

Cost:

* Alliance Team Members $59

* Non-Members $69

cash only please.

There is limited space so contact Sean ASAP to register alliancekelowna@gmail.com or call Sean at 250.460.2558

Check out some Of Fabio Caloi's Highlights:

Main Achievements:

IBJJF South American Champion (2016)

IBJJF Rio Summer Open Champion (2016)

IBJJF Floripa Fall Open Champion (2017)

IBJJF Floripa Fall No-Gi Open Champion (2017)

CBJJ Brasileiro No-Gi 2nd Place (2016)

CBJJ Brasileiro 3rd Place (2018/2016)

CBJJ Brasileiro No-Gi 3rd Place (2016)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

IBJJF Pan American Champion (2014 brown, 2006 junior blue)

IBJJF Brazilian National Champion (2014 brown)

IBJJF World Championship Runner-up (2013 brown)

IBJJF World Championship 3rd Place (2012 brown)



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Help Blind BJJ Practitioner Win the Holman Prize

"Like" on Youtube Finn Hellman video. Finn is a blind Swedish BJJ Blue Belt who is try to win the Holman Prize.

The prize is awarded to three blind individuals who want to carry out a "dream" project. This prize awards up to $25,000 each to three blind individuals who wish to push their own limits and carry out a “dream” project of their own design

If Finn wins his Project is call Teaching and Learning Blind BJJ.

All you need to do is watch his short video and hit the "Like" button on YouTube to help Finn win.

Here’s the YouTube link ; Finn Hellman - Teaching and Learning BJJ

I'm Finn Hellman from Sweden and I am a blind practitioner of BJJ -- Brazilian jiu-jitsu. It is the perfect martial art for blind people. It's similar to wrestling and ground fighting in judo. You don't punch or kick and always feel your opponent, so training with sighted people is very convenient.
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)

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Benefits of Martial Arts

The Benefits of Martial Arts is so much more than just learning self-defense. Majority of our students are coming to find a new way of staying active, meeting new people and being in a positive a supportive community. Come out and try a FREE class and see what all the excitement is about.

Cheers,

Sean McHugh

With the start of one class, martial arts profoundly changes lives. It shapes who you become and hope to aspire to be -- an individual stronger in mind and body, ready and armed to make your impact on the world.
Video of Alliance Co-Founder Fabio Gurgel on The Strenuous Life Podcast w/ Stephan Kesting

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.

Fabio Gurgel interview with Stephan Kesting on The Strenuous Life Podcast, Episode 166. Available on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/strenuous-life-podcast-stephan-kesting-grapplearts/id320705565?mt=2, Google Podcasts at https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2tlc3RpbmcubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D, and can also be found on Stitcher, Soundcloud, Google Play, and other podcast providers!
Video of 10 Benefits of Martial Arts

Check out this video of 10 benefits of Martial Arts

Evolve MMA: http://evolve-mma.com Martial arts is truly the greatest adventure of a lifetime. You will have the most amazing fun, get into the best shape of your life, learn invaluable self-defense knowledge, develop confidence and courage, make lifelong friends, inherit a warrior spirit with which to conquer adversity, and above all unleash your true greatness in life!
2019 Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing Class Schedule

2019 is already upon us and we are excited to keep growing the team! Our class schedule is already-up and running. We have classes for beginners to advanced in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and all-levels Muay-Thai Kickboxing. Don’t forget to ask about our Intro-Membership for new members.

If you’re interested in our private classes and or seminars contact us contact us today as days and times are limited due to our current demand.

See you on the mats,

Sean McHugh

Owner/Head Instructor

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