# Alliance Joinville

> Joinville, Brazil

## Overview

**Name:** Alliance Joinville

**Description:** 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.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
Rua Recife, 230, Joinville, Sc, Brasil
Joinville, Santa Catarina, 89204-665, Brazil

**Phone:** +55 47 98805-5630

**Email:** jefersoncruzalliance@hotmail.com

**Website:** https://www.alliancejoinville.com.br

**Social Media:**
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliance_joinville/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alliancejiujitsujoinville

## Hours of Operation

- Monday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
## Pricing

## Instructors


### Jeferson Cruz - Black

**Role:** Head Instructor

**Bio:** Practicing Jiu-Jitsu since 1997, began instructing in 2003. Leader of Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Joinville since 2005. Graduated to black belt in 2007 by Master Paulo Sérgio Santos.


### Fabio Passere - Black

**Role:** Instructor

**Bio:** Started Jiu-Jitsu in 2006 in Coconut Creek, Florida, USA with Master Ricardo Libório. Joined Alliance Joinville in 2009. Graduated to black belt in 2013, being the first black belt formed by Professor Jeferson Cruz.


### Jeferson Passos - Black

**Role:** Instructor

**Bio:** Started Jiu-Jitsu in 2010. Graduated to black belt in 2021.


### Marcelo Borges - Black

**Role:** Instructor

**Bio:** Physical Education graduate from University of Brasília. Joined Alliance Joinville in 2019. Graduated to black belt in 2022.


### Paulo Sérgio da Cruz - Black

**Role:** Instructor

**Bio:** Practicing since 1997, instructor for Alliance Joinville since 2012. Graduated to black belt in 2016.


### Rogério Camilo - Black

**Role:** Instructor

**Bio:** Started Jiu-Jitsu in 2011, joined Alliance Joinville in 2012 with Professor Paulo Sérgio. Graduated to black belt in 2021 by Professor Jeferson Cruz.


## Programs

### Kids 1 (5-8 years)

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Jiu-Jitsu program for children aged 5-8 years

**Classes:**

### Kids 2 (9-12 years)

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Jiu-Jitsu program for children aged 9-12 years

**Classes:**

### Kids 3 (12-15 years)

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Jiu-Jitsu program for teenagers aged 12-15 years

**Classes:**

### Beginner (Iniciante)

**Skill Level:** Beginner

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Beginner-friendly Jiu-Jitsu program for adults focusing on fundamental techniques

**Classes:**

### Intermediate (Intermediário)

**Skill Level:** Intermediate

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Intermediate Jiu-Jitsu program for adults building on fundamental skills

**Classes:**

### Submission/No-Gi

**Skill Level:** Intermediate

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Submission-focused training without the gi

**Classes:**



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**Last Updated:** March 03, 2026

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