Train at Alliance Newcastle, an official affiliate of the world-renowned Alliance Jiu Jitsu team. Build skill, confidence and discipline through structured classes, expert coaching and live sparring with students of all levels.
Learn how to fight and how to defend yourself, through live demonstrations, drilling new techniques and sparring with a range of people and ability levels.
Train, socialise and unwind with like-minded people from all walks of life. At Alliance Newcastle, Jiu Jitsu brings people together and breaks down barriers through shared challenges and achievements.
Develop both mental and physical strength by setting goals, pushing your limits and improving your fitness. Jiu Jitsu builds resilience and character that carries into everyday life.
Progress through the belt ranks with guidance from qualified coaches. Each step helps you build skill, confidence and a deeper understanding of Jiu Jitsu.
For those who want to test their skills, we offer regular team competitions and events. Competing helps you sharpen your game, build confidence and experience the excitement of live matches.
Most importantly, have fun. Every class is a chance to relieve stress, make friends and leave the mats feeling better than when you arrived. Alliance Newcastle is a welcoming, supportive place for everyone.
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Newcastle is an approved affiliate of one of the most prominent Brazilian jiu jitsu associations in the world – Alliance Jiu Jitsu.
Founded in 1993 by Romero “Jacaré” Cavalcanti, Fabio Gurgel and Alexandre Paiva, Alliance is recognized as one of the best Jiu Jitsu schools in the world. It’s a reference not just for technique but for professionalism by all of the teachers throughout the world.
Alliance has hundreds of leaders in the world of jiu jitsu, with more than 60 world champions. Today, there are more than 300 affiliates worldwide. It doesn’t matter where you are in the world, you will be able to train in an Alliance academy.
Head Coach
The head coach of Alliance Newcastle, Chris, was promoted to a black belt in 2019 in Brazil by Alliance co-founder Alexandre Paiva after initially starting his jiu jitsu journey with Alliance in 2015.
“Jiu Jitsu is a massive part of me and my life. I’ve trained various physical activities over the years and nothing comes close to the workout that BJJ can give you in my opinion. Not only is it physically tough, but also works out the brain at the same time. There really is nothing like it! I love to compete, and train everyday with all of my students at our gym. The best days are when you’re feeling unmotivated but go and have a really hard class, dig deep, forget about your outside problems and have a laugh with your friends – you feel instantly refreshed.”
Favourite part of coaching: Watching hundreds of students change their lives for the better through Jiu Jitsu.
Favourite part of the club: Meeting so many amazing friends and students.
Favourite move: Cross collar choke and Lasso guard.
Black Belt Coach
“Jiu jitsu is a very big part of my life, its a routine now. It helps me focus on a day to day basis and keep me on track as well as keeping me fit.”
Favourite part of coaching: Watching people develop and evolve into better jiu jitsu fighters from young to old.
Favourite part of the club: Support from the fighters, coaches and Alliance board, all here for the same thing with no egos.
Favourite move: Arm bar from all angles. Also loves a “good flying triangle”…
Black Belt Coach
“I can’t imagine my life without Jiu Jitsu. It’s played a huge role in my life. It’s helped me keep a level head and has led me on a good path over the years.”
Favourite part of coaching: Helping students with certain situations and seeing them land it in training.
Favourite part of the club: Training with your mates and no one feeling left out regardless of skill, who you are or where you’re from.
Favourite move: Faria Sweep and an armbar from technical mount.
Purple Belt Assistant Coach
Favourite part of coaching?
Seeing people progress technically, but also witnessing their confidence grow month to month. Being a small part of that process is brilliant.
Favourite part of the club?
The culture and the mates you make along the way, we laugh a lot in the morning classes.
Favourite move?
Any chokes really, but I do love a flashy Peruvian neck tie.
Purple Belt Ladies Coach
Favourite part of coaching?
Coaching the women has to be the best part, it’s such a welcoming and inclusive space filled with lovely people.
Being apart of everyone’s learning and watching everyone develop their own styles. I also learn a lot from coaching and it creates opportunities for a deeper understanding.
Favourite part of the club?
Everyone has the same goal and same mindset. The space alliance Newcastle has for the woman who chose this sport is amazing, a fun, safe environment for everyone to learn in.
Favourite move?
Anything that requires a punch choke and a clean foot to the throat choke.
We offer classes for all genders, age ranges and skill levels – from complete beginners to advanced black belts and pro athletes.
We cover all aspects of Jiu Jitsu – from takedowns, gi and no-gi grappling, submissions and sparring.
Never tried Jiu Jitsu before? We offer a free trial class you can try before buying a membership.
View our sign up page for more details.
