Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti is one of the best instructors in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu history, having coached hundreds of fighters and produced some of the best the world has seen in Grappling, including Fabio Gurgel, Alexandre Paiva, Leonardo Vieira, Ricardo Vieira, Rodrigo “Comprido”, to name a few. One of the founding fathers of the Alliance academy, Romero Cavalcanti moved to the United States from his native Brazil in 1995, where grew the team. Jacare was also awarded the “On The Mat” Instructor of the Year award in 2009.

Another fantastic day at the “Clube do Flamengo” in Rio de Janeiro Brazil, as the last Brazilian spots for the Abu Dhabi Pro Cup Trails are handed out.

The much anticipated fight has been comfirmed! The two grapplers are set to fight on the 15th of May in North Caronlina with the Shine Fights organization.

He is one of the best Jiu Jitsu coaches in the World, head instructor at Fight Zone BJJ Academy in Copacabana Rio de Janeiro (Head Quarters of Checkmat)

One of the main Heavyweights to have ever come out of the Nova Uniao camp, Ricardo “Demente” has had a hard and strenuous path to success, after spending 3 years out of Jiu Jitsu due to lack of sponsorship, he returned in 2009 with great wins over some of BJJ’s very best. After helping several professional MMA fighters with their ground game Ricardo Abreu decided to try his luck at MMA also.

Quick and cleaver way to protect your fingers for Judo and Brazilian jiu jitsu. If you have grappled with a gi (kimono), you will know how demanding it can be on the finger joints, on this page you will find the best way to protect your finger joints, so they may withstand many years of healthy rolling.

Fabio Gurgel is regarded as one of the top coaches in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The head instructor and leader of Team Alliance at the Sao Paulo head quarters, Fabio Gurgel was also one of the best jiu jitsu competitors of his generation with many important titles to his name, such as World Champion, Brazilian National champion and European Open champion. In 2010 Fabio Gurgel put his name in the BJJ record book when he competed and won the European Open, one of the top events in the jiu jitsu calender, at the age of 40, just a few months after he celebrated his 20th year as a jiu jitsu black belt.

Romulo Barral is a Jiu Jitsu fighter, a black belt under Vinicius “Draculino” with an extensive resume in BJJ. A World and Pan American Champion

Andre Negao Terencio, a legendary Jiu Jitsu instructor responsable for the coaching of many World Champions.

one of the hottest MMA prospects out of Brazil, this Jiu Jitsu Black Belt from the Nova Geracao team has made a rampant start of his MMA and BJJ career

Carlos Gracie Jr one of the main figures in Jiu Jitsu in the last 20 years, a teacher of champions and president of CBJJ. One of BJJ’s most important figures

Leonardo Santos is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt from the Nova Uniao team, being one of the most important fighters for BJJ in the early 2000’s. With numerous titles in his career, Leo Santos was regarded by many as the best lightweight fighter of his generation, having victories over several great fighters such as Leo Vieira, Tiago Alves. Leo Santos put an end to his career with the kimono to follow his brother’s footsteps (Wagnney Fabiano) in turning into a professional MMA fighter.

Finfou one of the best fighters to come out of Check Mat Team, a former Fernando Terere protege, World and Brazilian National Champion and a great coach

Yesterday was a great day for BJJ fans as the South Brazilian Trials for one of the biggest BJJ events in the world was completed.

Bruno Malfacine is a former Gama Filho Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter, now fighting from Alliance. A 6x World Champion in the black belt division with an amazing Jiu Jitsu style

The Brazilian South Trials for the Abu Dhabi Pro Jiu Jitsu Challenge being held in the city of Gramado, Brazil will be shown online for all BJJ fans to delight themselves.

Ricardo Almeida Cachorrao – Big Dog. The very first Black Belt awarded by legendary BJJ Fighter Renzo Gracie, and amazing BJJ and MMA UFC fighter

An exciting female fighter out of Brazil. This Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Ricardo Vieira is a well accomplished MMA fighter, these are her life facts and achievement list

Wagner Campos also known as “Galeto” is a very accomplished Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Gile Ribeiro and a former medallist in important tournaments such as the World Cup (2008) and the South American Championship (2008). in 2006 Wagner premiered in mixed martial arts (MMA), following a successful career in this sport as well. In 2012 Wagner Campos was invited to become part of the cast of TUF Brazil (The Ultimate Fighter)