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We are the best Jiu Jitsu School in the World,

Pioneers of Group Class
Methodology.

Alliance Jiu Jitsu
“I believe in Jiu Jitsu as a path to the development of virtues.”
— Master Fabio Gurgel · Co-founder & CEO
“I am a dream seller and my vision is to help others with Jiu-Jitsu, making them more balanced and optimistic in life.”
— Master Romero Jacaré Cavalcanti · Co-founder
“We united all our smaller teams to compete under one flag — and became the strongest team in the world.”
— Master Alexandre “Gigi” Paiva · Co-founder

By the numbers

A legacy built
over three decades.

Alliance is the most decorated team in modern Jiu Jitsu. We bring that standard to the Twin Cities.

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Years of Alliance heritage

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World Team Champions

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Schools worldwide

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Days a week on the mat

Programs

Seven ways
onto the mat.

Whether it’s your first class or your thousandth, we have a program built for where you are right now.

01 · Your first step

Fundamentals

Build a strong foundation with technique, awareness, and the confidence to grow. No experience needed.

All levels60 minGi
02 · Level up

Intermediate

Sharpen your game — combine techniques, develop timing, and start finding your own style on the mat.

White 4-stripe+60–90 minGi
03 · Push your limits

Advanced

Refine high-level technique, push your limits with composure, and lead by example on and off the mat.

Blue belt+90 minGi & No-Gi
04 · Next generation

Kids & Youth

Respect, self-control, and a sense of fairness. Kids learn to be brave and make good decisions every class.

Ages 5–1560 minGi
05 · Pure grappling

No-Gi

Develop speed, adaptability, and the balance between aggression and patience. A raw test of skill.

All levels60 minNo-Gi
06 · One-on-one

Private Classes

Focused guidance tailored to your journey. Fine-tune details and progress with one-on-one attention.

All levelsBy appointmentGi & No-Gi
07 · Women’s program

For Women

Train with Alliance certified women instructors. Build real self-defense skills and get stronger together.

Women only60 minGi

Schedule

Open six days
a week.

Our Team

Black-belt
coaches. World-class
curriculum.

Every coach on our staff carries a direct Alliance lineage from Master Romero “Jacaré” Cavalcanti and Master Fabio Gurgel.

Visit Us

Find us in
Edina, Minnesota.

Address 7387 Bush Lake Road
Edina, Minnesota 55439
Hours Mon–Thu · 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Fri · 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sat · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sun · Closed
Contact 952.942.1190
info@alliancebjjmn.com

Start training

3 free one-on-one
intro classes.

The only team that gives you three private introductory sessions — so you start with real attention, not just a group class.

Your first session is free before you join. Once you become a member, you get two more one-on-one classes included.