Alliance Ipiranga

Alliance Ipiranga is a welcoming Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in the Ipiranga neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil, part of the Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Team - one of the most successful teams in BJJ history with 4 world championship titles in the juvenile division, 10 in the women's division, and 14 in the men's division. The academy prides itself on being "a family academy for everyone," regardless of age or prior jiu-jitsu knowledge, with a strong focus on student well-being and individualized progression at each student's own pace.

Alliance Ipiranga offers a structured curriculum designed to support students whether they train for self-defense, competition, or lifestyle. The academy features distinct programs for different skill levels: a specialized Beginners module that focuses on fundamentals in a safe, comfortable environment without competitive pressure; an Intermediate program where students deepen technical knowledge through partial training and controlled sparring; and an Advanced program delivering high-level content with the latest techniques in a supportive, friendly atmosphere. The academy also offers No-Gi (Grappling) classes, which have grown increasingly popular for their dynamic approach to self-defense training without the traditional gi.

The academy's Kids program welcomes children from age 5, providing age-appropriate instruction that evolves from playful, fun classes for younger children to more discipline and technique-focused training as they mature. The instruction team includes Bruno Leite (black belt under Fábio Gurgel), Yuri Barbosa (black belt under Ricardo Mesquita), Henrique Tashiro, and Gabriel Victor, all trained to help students grow not just as martial artists but as individuals, emphasizing respect, discipline, and personal development throughout the Alliance methodology.