A plateau in your training can be really discouraging. In this video I share 3 tips to busting through a training plateau regardless of what exact sport it's in.
You can check out Sphan Kesting Website at grapplearts.com
At Alliance JIu-Jitsu - Kelowna we also specialize in Muay-Thai Kickboxing. Private classes 100% of the instructors attention is on you and the workouts are catered to your needs and skill level. Muya-Thai Kickboxing is also know as the “art of eight limbs”. You’ll learn to punch, kick, elbow and knee. This is a full body workout and a valuable skill set for self-defense.
From beginner to advanced our instructors are here to help you meet your goals in a fun and supportive learning environment.
Just a reminder we are closed today for Labour Day Holiday. we will be back tomorrow(Tuesday) to our regular class schedule
Starting today August 31st we aren now on our Fall class schedule. As we are looking to continually grow our academy they’re maybe some new classes added in the months to come. So stay tuned as we will announce any new classes that will be added to our current class schedule.
A little Jiu-Jitsu motivation for you!
Today days classes:
* No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu 11:30am - Professor Sean
* Module 1(beginners) Jiu-Jitsu 6pm - Coach Kristian
* Module 2(intermediate) Jiu-Jitsu 7:30 - Coach Kristian
The hardest part is walking through the door for the first time.
Essence of Jiu-Jitsu
Our members and staff’s health is our #1 priority. This is a team effort and we need everyone to follow the new rules please.
We can’t have anyone sitting in the club while they’re waiting for a member to finish classParent’s we recommend you drop-off and pick your child up outside. You must get permission from Professor Sean to wait inside while class is going on.
Contact Professor Sean if you have any questions 250.460.2558 or alliancekelowna@gmail.com
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.
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
A message from Alliance Jiu-Jitsu - Kelowna Academy owner and head instructor Sean McHugh.
To our team and to the world community we will get through this together. 👍
CHOKE follows undisputed World Freestyle Fighting Champion Rickson Gracie as he prepares to defend his title in a one-night, single elimination tournament where the winner will fight 3 separate fights over five hours. The World Cup finals of hand-to-hand combat.
Judo for BJJ With Kathy Hubble.
Kathy is a 4th degree Black Belt and Masters World Champion. Also a isa a BJJ Purple Belt and 5X Masters World Champion.
You can find Kathy teaching our throws on Monday's 11:30 All-levels BJJ class.
* Happy International Women’s Day *
March 8th is International Women’s Day. It’s a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements.
Also Kicking some ass!
Alliance Las Vegas’s superstar Roberto Jimenez beats BJJ Legend and Multi-World Champion Keenan Cornelius at the Fight to Win WHOS #1 Jiu-Jitsu super fight. Roberto is one to watch as a future superstar who only received his BJJ Black Belt in 2019.
If you’re in Las Vegas make sure you stop by Alliance Las Vegas/Studio 76
Dr. Matt Ward from the Valeo Health Clinic will be at our academy to do a talk on concussions in sports.
Concussions are a massively misunderstood and managed issue globally
Dr Matt Ward would love to share with you what a concussions is, how it can be managed, timelines of recovery and break down some myths.
The chat will be around an hour or so and after a post-chat meeting at Copper Brewery across the street from the club.
This is a FREE event and open to the public.
We are located at #110-1854 Kirschner Road, Kelowna and please feel free to call Sean at 250-460-2558 if you have any questions.
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
* 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
You might recognize the instructor Fabio M. Caloii who just won a Bronze Medal at the NOGi Worlds last week. Fabio was at our academy in late spring for a seminar and hopefully we'll see him again in 2020.
Our very own Mitch Burke won the WKL - World Kickboxing League Belt with a 7 second KO over his opponent in the first round. Mitch who currently lives in Penticton but makes the drive to Kelowna to train at our academy with Coach Chad and our Kickboxing team.
Mitch Burke has been fighting in the Battlefield Fight League (BFL) as an amateur since 2013 and is on the cusp of earning his black belt in sport-specific striking. He said his interest in mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and kickboxing arose after he saw a televised fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) league.
You can read about Mitch here in the Penticton Times
Mitch is looking to go Pro in 2020 and is need of sponsors. If you are interested in sponsor Mitch, our academy or any other of our athletes, please contact me, Sean Mchugh.
Sean McHugh
Alliance Jiu-Jitsu - Kelowna
250.460.2558 or email alliancekelowna@gmail.com
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
