# Alliance Pennsylvania > West Chester, United States ## Overview **Name:** Alliance Pennsylvania **Description:** Alliance Jiu Jitsu Pennsylvania is an Alliance team affiliate located in West Chester, PA, following the proven curriculum that has made Alliance Jiu-Jitsu the greatest team in competition history. The gym is owned by Chris and Shannon Downing, both formally trained educators who believe that everyone can benefit from learning Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and yoga. The training approach at Alliance Pennsylvania maximizes student learning through detailed instruction and monitored sparring for beginners, allowing new students to compile basic techniques to put immediately into practice. As students progress into more advanced classes, they add more techniques to their personal library that build off the basics learned early in training. Students gain a superior way to defend themselves, experience functional fitness, increase flexibility, and meet a great group of people from all walks of life. Chris Downing has been training jiu jitsu for almost two decades and received his black belt under Alex Britto in 2015. Shannon Downing is a brown belt who has been training since 2011. The gym offers three levels of youth classes (Little Eagles, Youth, and Teens) that teach respect, control, character, and confidence. The youth program specifically teaches children how to safely diffuse encounters without violence using leverage-based holds and defensive maneuvers instead of punches and kicks. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 330 E. Gay Street West Chester, PA 19380, United States **Phone:** 484-888-9537 **Email:** info@alliancepa.com **Website:** https://www.alliancepa.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliancepa/?hl=en ## Pricing ## Facilities & Amenities Yoga ## Instructors ### Chris Downing - Black **Role:** Head Instructor ### Alejandro Mayorga **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Instructor at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Pennsylvania ### Kevin Cassidy **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Muay Thai instructor at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Pennsylvania ### Shannon Downing - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Brown belt who has been training since 2011. Co-owner of Alliance Jiu Jitsu Pennsylvania and formally trained educator. ## Programs ### Little Eagles **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Youth program for youngest students teaching respect, control, character, and confidence. Teaches children how to safely diffuse encounters without violence using leverage-based techniques. ### Youth Jiu Jitsu **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Youth program teaching respect, control, character, and confidence. Students learn how to safely diffuse encounters without violence using leverage-based techniques instead of strikes. ### Teen Jiu Jitsu **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Teen program (ages 13+) teaching respect, control, character, and confidence. Students learn leverage-based techniques for self-defense without violence. **Classes:** ### Gi Fundamentals **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Adult beginner-friendly program with detailed instruction and monitored sparring. Students compile basic techniques to put immediately into practice. **Classes:** ### No-Gi Fundamentals **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Fundamental no-gi grappling techniques for beginners. Focuses on basic techniques without the gi. **Classes:** ### No-Gi Intermediate **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Intermediate level no-gi grappling building on fundamental techniques learned in beginner classes. **Classes:** ### Cassidy Brothers Muay Thai **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Traditional Muay Thai training taught by Kevin Cassidy. Students learn striking techniques, clinch work, and conditioning. **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 03, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/pennsylvania/west-chester/alliance-pennsylvania)