Alliance Jiu Jitsu Minnesota

History

Established in 1997.

Founded by Romero «Jacare» Cavalcanti, Alexandre «Gigi» Paiva and Fabio Gurgel. Alliance team has created a who’s who of jiu-​jitsu competitors and instructors including current competitors: Marcelo Garcia, Reubens «Cobrinha» Charles, Gabi Garcia, Lucas Lepri, Sergio Moraes and many others.

Alliance MN is headed by black belt instructor and competitor Damian Hirtz. Damian is proud to be a pioneer in the art of Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu in the upper Midwest and looks forward to sharing the benefits of the art with people from all walks of life.

Welcome to Minnesota’s premier source for Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu.

Welcome to Alliance.

Meet the Business Owner

Damian H.

Business Owner

Damian Hirtz has over 16 years of training and teaching experience in Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu. Damian is the head black belt instructor of Alliance Minnesota under the guidance of one of the founders of Alliance, Fabio Gurgel. Damian teaches and trains daily and is also an active competitor at the black belt level.

Teaching

Damian’s attention to detail and dedication to the technique of jiu-​jitsu led to his being asked to substitute for his instructor very early in his training, while still at the Blue Belt level. As time went on he was asked to assume a greater role in the development of his fellow students and began teaching his own regular classes. Over the years he was lucky enough to work with students from all walks of life, helping them reach their full potential in jiu-​jitsu. His students have ranged from doctors, lawyers, housewives, office workers, students, and children to police officers, military personal and professional competitors.

Because of his dedication to the techn