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Three New Black Belts: Jeremy Woodin, Kailee Crossey, and Yuta Tamura
On Friday, October 9th at 6:30 PM, Alliance BJJ Houston will come together for a special black belt promotion ceremony as Jeremy Woodin, Kailee Crossey, and Yuta Tamura receive their black belts from Professor Danny Duckworth. Each of their journeys has been unique. Each has contributed to the academy in different ways. And each has […]
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Alliance BJJ Houston Shines at Jiu Jitsu World League Houston XIX
A Strong Showing in Houston Alliance BJJ Houston brought a determined group of competitors to Jiu Jitsu World League Houston XIX, and the academy’s athletes delivered a performance that reflected the hard work, discipline, and commitment they put in on the mats. From the kids divisions through the adult divisions and into No-Gi, the team […]
Competition Starts Long Before Tournament Day: How to Prepare at Alliance BJJ Houston
Preparing for a jiu-jitsu tournament takes more than one hard week of training. Here is how competitors at Alliance BJJ Houston in Pearland get ready.
Empowering Women Through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: A Free Monthly Seminar in Pearland
At Alliance BJJ Houston, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is meant to be accessible to everyone. That idea is what put the academy’s free Women’s BJJ Fundamentals Seminar on the calendar — an open session in Pearland that welcomed members and non-members alike onto the mats for a morning of learning, movement, and community. The seminar was led […]
Free Women’s Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense Seminar — Saturday, July 11
Alliance BJJ Houston is proud to host a free intro to Women’s Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense on Saturday, July 11th from 10:00–11:30 AM. The free class will be taught by Jiu-Jitsu brown belt Kailee Crossey. The seminar is designed to introduce more women to the sport of Jiu-Jitsu and to teach the skills she feels are […]
Alliance Adult Jiu-Jitsu Belt Promotions Recap — June 6, 2026
This past Saturday, June 6, 2026, Alliance BJJ Houston proudly celebrated one of the most meaningful traditions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—belt promotions. These moments represent far more than technical achievement; they symbolize dedication, perseverance, growth, and the countless hours spent on the mats overcoming challenges. We are proud to recognize the accomplishments of ten students who […]
Alliance Kids Jiu-Jitsu Belt Promotions Recap — May 11-13, 2026
This week at Alliance Jiu Jitsu, we celebrated an exciting milestone for our young athletes during our Kids Belt Promotions held on Monday and Tuesday, May 11–12. These promotions recognized the hard work, dedication, discipline, and growth our students have shown on the mats over the past several months. Monday — Little Eagles and Junior […]
Alliance’s Third Annual Crawfish Boil: A Day of Food, Family, and Community in Pearland
Alliance’s third annual crawfish boil was a memorable celebration filled with great food, teamwork, and community spirit. Held in the parking lot under a shaded canopy, the event brought together members and their families for a relaxed, family-friendly gathering that everyone could enjoy at our Pearland academy. A Louisiana Tradition Comes to Houston A huge […]
Thomas Dougherty Earns His Black Belt After 16 Years on the Mat
Some milestones take years to reach. For Thomas Dougherty, earning his black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu took over 16 years of dedicated training — and the Alliance BJJ Houston family was there to celebrate every second of it. The evening kicked off with a special guard passing seminar led by Professor Ed Ramos of Inspire […]
Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Good Cardio? How BJJ Builds Heart Health for Adults
Transforming my heart health through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been empowering. I’ve seen improvements in my stamina and overall fitness. Join me on this journey!