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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (or Gracie Jiu-Jitsu) is considered the most effective form of self-defense in the world. Started by the monks in India millenniums ago, Jiu-Jitsu is the base of all martial art systems. It made its way to the northern part of Brazil around 1920 and was taught to Carlos Gracie Sr. by a Japanese master known as "Count Koma" (Mitsuyo Maeda).
In Rio de Janeiro, Carlos and his younger brother, Helio, refined the techniques handed down by "Count Koma" and developed the system known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. BJJ soon evolved into a system of leverages that became more effective than its Japanese counterpart and the most popular martial art in Brazil with many tournaments from school to national to world championship levels.
Feeling the need to expand, the sons of Helio came to the US in the eighties to prove the effectiveness of the Gracie system. Rorion, Rickson, and Royce (the letter "R" is pronounced like the letter "H" in Brazil, so, "Rickson" sounds like "Hickson") have won many no-holds-barred (NHB) matches both in the US and Japan.
With real confrontations being won again and again, BJJ has proven itself as the most effective form of self-defense in the world. It is now the basis of mixed martial arts or Vale-Tudo tournaments and has a large sport competition following. BJJ has something for everyone from the competitive athlete to the weekend warrior. Law enforcement and the military use BJJ as their main self-defense system for hand-to-hand combat.
Call our Sandy Springs location at (404) 843-0606 or email us at info@alliancebjj.com to find out how you can become a part of this amazing system of self-defense and physical conditioning. BJJ offers training for the mind, body, and spirit and leaves you with an increased feeling of self-confidence and self-discipline. Adaptable to men, women, and children, BJJ can give you what you need to feel stronger and safer.
Alliance Martial Arts Center
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Schedule
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Saturday |
Little Ninjas Ages 4-6 4:30 to 5:00 | Little Ninjas Ages 4-6 4:30 to 5:00 | Little Ninjas Ages 4-6 4:30 to 5:00 | Little Ninjas Ages 4-6 4:30 to 5:00 | Little Ninjas Ages 4-6 9:30 to 10:00 |
Juniors BJJ Ages 7-8 5:15 to 6:00 | Juniors BJJ Ages 7-8 5:15 to 6:00 | Juniors BJJ Ages 7-8 5:15 to 6:00 | Juniors BJJ Ages 7-8 5:15 to 6:00 | Juniors BJJ Ages 7-8 10:00 to 10:45 |
CrossFit Kids Ages 7-12 6:00-6:45 | BJJ Kids Ages 10-12 6:00 to 6:45 | Grappling Class By Invitation | BJJ Kids Ages 10-12 6:00 to 6:45 | BJJ Kids Ages 10-12 10:45 to 11:30 |
Sundays are available for Ninja Birthday Parties and Private lessons
-Alec and Daren
6331 Roswell Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30328-3225
alliancemartialarts@gmail.com
Clinton Gouveia is the General Manager of Alliance Martial Arts, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school founded by Rolls Gracie Black Belt Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti. Clinton is currently a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt under Jacare, is in charge of all the day to day operations at the gym and is deeply entrenched in all aspects of the business.
A life long Martial Artist, Clinton Gouveia has been involved in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 4 years but only began working for Alliance Martial Arts in 2007. As General Manager Clinton is in charge of a number of departments within the organization, his responsibilities include but are not limited to: Marketing, Sales, Human Resources and Customer Relations, Event Planning, Recruiting, Teaching and arranging Private Lessons and Seminars for the Instructors. Clinton has increased member involvement within the gym by creating and maintaining the school’s Blog and News Site.
Clinton Gouveia is currently enrolled as a Junior at Georgia State University where he plans to complete a degree in Business Management. Upon completing his undergraduate degree Clinton intends to move on to the Physical Therapy program at GSU. With a degree in Physical Therapy Clinton Gouveia plans to open a Wellness Clinic that focuses on rehabilitation for sports related injuries.