Black Belt Lineage:
 
Alexandre Britto   Sergio de "Bolão" Souza    Carlson Gracie Sr.    Carlos Gracie Sr.

ALEXANDRE BRITTO began his training at the age of 18 in Rio de Janeiro Brazil with his first instructor Master Fernando "PINDUKA", a first generation Black Belt of Master CARLSON GRACIE Sr. He trained with Master PINDUKA from white to purple belt and under the tutelage of Master PINDUKA he won two state championships one at the rank of blue belt and again as a purple belt. Alex thanks Master PINDUKA for teaching him his foundation in Jiu-Jitsu.

In 1996 he began training with Jiu-Jitsu master Sergio “BOLAO” Souza also a top Black Belt instructor and competitor under master CARLSON GRACIE Sr. and credits Master Souza with helping him perfect his technique over the past ten years.

In 2002 Alex was awarded the prestigious rank of Black Belt from Master Sergio “BOLAO” Souza. In 2002 he came to the United States and founded the Brazilian American Jiu-Jitsu Institute (BAJJI).

Today the BAJJI is still going strong and runs classes in West Chester and Phoenixville , PA with many dedicated men and women taking classes on a daily basis. ALEXANDRE BRITTO is the head instructor at the BAJJI and is well known as one of Jiu-Jitsu finest instructors for his technical expertise and for his detailed and effective teaching and training methods.

ALEXANDRE BRITTO has a degree in business administration from UERJ University in Rio de Janeiro Brazil and worked as a stock broker before deciding to dedicate his life to teaching and perfecting the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

In 2007 ALEXANDRE BRITTO was invited by Master Romero "JACARE" Cavalcanti head coach of 5-time World Champion TEAM ALLIANCE, to join the biggest BJJ TEAM of the World. Today BAJJI is ALLIANCE PENNSYLVANIA JIU-JITSU ACADEMY.

   

If you are interested in learning a brazilian jiu-jitsu martial art, competing, self-defense, or just looking for a great way to get in shape then ALLIANCE PENNSYLVANIA is the place for you. The classes are conducted under the expert instruction of Master ALEX BRITTO and his qualified instructors, no previous experience is needed to start training. ALLIANCE PA offers classes for all levels New people are starting everyday BJJ, the  REAL WORLD MARTIAL ART, so call ALLIANCE PA today and begin your martial arts education.