From all of us at Alliance Jiu-Jitsu - Kelowna we wish all the moms around the world the happiest Mothers Day
"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
One Year with the Alliance Team in Kelowna
and the celebration continues for our members …
We are offering our current members a FREE Jiu-Jitsu or Kickboxing portrait as a thank you!
As a member of our club you will get one FREE portrait (sitting fee and 1 digital image) in your Gi or Kickboxing uniform (more will be taken and if you want you can purchase more). Photo sessions are on March 30th and 31st. You must book your photo session in advance. Please contact Melissa McHugh of Voth Photography at vothphoto@icloud.com or call 250.486.8686.
Muay-Thai Kickboxing Inspirational video! if you want to be successful you need to do what most people won’t do. Are you up for it!
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)
A Great Short Documentary of MMA try outs at Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand. MMA competitors from all around the world have come out to try and win a spot for a year long sponsorship at Tiger Muay-Thai. Watch what hard training is all about as the instructor push the pace to weed out the weakest lint and award their sponsorship to the best candidate’s.
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
Are you and your friends interested in experience an intro workshop for Kickboxing? Then message us now and get the details on how you can have a private workshop or attend one of our many seminars. This way you can experience the thrill of Kickboxing in the comfort with friends and or family.
Our availability times get booked fast so contact Sean McHugh at 250.460.2558 or alliancekelowna@gmail.com to reserve your session.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Cheers,
Sean McHugh
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.
Happy birthday to Alliance BJJ Team co-founder Fabio ‘The General” Gurgel. Fabio’s nickname “The General” name was given by Leo Negão, a former student of Gurgel who thought he had a general like demeanour, much like a general/leader amongst the Alliance team. Fabio turns 48 today and we want to thank him for all his dedication to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, not just for the Alliance team but for every BJJ practiser we own him thanks.
Fabio was on the front lines in the 90’s proving the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competing in the Jiu-Jitsu vs Luta Livre matches, super fight with future UFC Heavy Weight Champion Mark Kerr, UFC veteran and Multi-World BJJ Champion.
Happy Birthday Fabio!
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.
Check out this video of 10 benefits of Martial Arts
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
Holiday Hours
Monday Dec. 24 - 11:30-1:00pm Open Mat - there will be no afternoon or evening classes
Tuesday Dec. 25th - closed
Wednesday Dec. 26th - closed
Thursday Dec. 27 - 7am BJJ cancelled -all evening classes will be on
Monday Dec. 31 - 11:30-1:00pm Open Mat - there will be no afternoon or evening classes
Tuesday Jan. 1st - Closed
If you have any questions please call Sean at 250.460.2558 or email alliancekelowna@gmail.com
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
We had Paul and Jason go down to Kamloops to compete in the Super Cup Championships. Paul won 2 gold medals in the Blue Belt division. Paula won the gold in Gi and the Gold in No-Gi. Jason performed very well with this being his first tournament and only 4-5 month of experience in BJJ. Jason lost his first match by points, won his 2nd match by points, won his 3rd match by submission and lost his 4 match by submission.
I couldn’t be prouder of these 2 and well forward to the Alliance Team competing and winning in 2019.
Cheers,
Sean McHugh
We will be closed this Saturday Nov. 10th and Monday Nov. 12th for the Remembrance Day Long Weekend. Lets take the time to show respect and honour for those who have fallen.
All the best to you and your families,
Sean McHugh
Congratulations to Brock Munro, Michelle Jorgensen and Pat Rosso for earning their BJJ Blue Belts. The Blue Belt is the first coloured belt in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu adult system. It’s a great accomplishment to earn it as it takes a lot of hard work and time to earn it. Now it’s time for the 3 of them to focus on their progression towards their purple belts.
Myself and Kristian are very proud of their hard work and accomplishments.
Cheers,
Professor Sean McHugh
Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Team
