BJJ Gyms in Joinville, Brazil

Alliance Joinville is a premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil, and part of the globally renowned Alliance team. Led by Professor Jeferson Cruz, a black belt who has been practicing since 1997 and instructing since 2003, the academy has been a cornerstone of the Alliance network in the region since 2005. Professor Cruz was awarded his black belt in 2007 by Master Paulo Sérgio Santos. The academy follows the Alliance philosophy of using Jiu-Jitsu as a tool to improve people's lives, creating not just skilled practitioners but a true family atmosphere on the mats. With equal treatment for all students and a commitment to continuous learning, Alliance Joinville extracts the best from each individual. The academy operates two training areas (Tatame 1 and Tatame 2) offering programs for all ages and skill levels, from children as young as 5 years old to adults at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The coaching team includes six black belts: Jeferson Cruz (head instructor since 2003), Fabio Passere (first black belt graduated by Prof. Cruz in 2013, trained under Ricardo Libório in Florida), Paulo Sérgio da Cruz (black belt since 2016), Jeferson Passos (black belt since 2021), Rogério Camilo (black belt since 2021), and Marcelo Borges (Physical Education graduate, black belt since 2022). The academy offers gi and no-gi training, with specialized submission classes, serving the Joinville community with Alliance's world-championship pedigree.