Alliance Saratoga

Recent tournament action shots. Some professional shots from last weekend’s Sunshine and Submissions Tournament in Saratoga Spa State Park. Photos captured by 518 Jiu-Jitsu.

All other classes are a go!

Congratulations to our Rookies of the Month Wade and Teagan

ROOKIE GOLDS🥇🥇🥇Congratulations to our Rookies of the Month, Wade and Teagan. Wade going 4-0, with 3 wins by submission, for double gold. Teagan going 2-0, for gold, both wins by submission. Awesome job in their first ever Jiu-Jitsu competitions at last weekend’s @sunshineandsubmissions. Action shots by @518_jiujitsu #alliancejiujitsu #jiujitsugold #kidsjiujitsu

Another team victory, this time in our own backyard.

LOCAL TEAM VICTORY 🦅 🏆🏆 Congratulations to our 16 adult and youth competitors that helped us capture 24 medals, and multiple titles this past weekend in our local Saratoga Spa State Park @sunshineandsubmissions . 11 golds, 10 silvers, and 3 bronze for our mostly first-timer crew. This along with three team tittles including #1 Academy for @alliance_saratoga along with #1 Overall team for the three participating Alliance schools combined, and #3 Overall team for our academy on its own. Cool new trophies to boot. Extra thanks to our phenomenal coaching crew for helping lead our team to victory. More professional photos and video to come. Up next @warriorgrapplingbjj Battle of Saratoga in November. #alliancejiujitsu #jiujitsugold

Good day at the NY Open. Yesterday Professors James Bruchac and Harrison Hatton, along with juvenile blue Makaela Fox took part in the IBJJF New York Summer International Open. Professor Harrison, following an impressive quarter final victory by points, took bronze in his weight class, then later in the day, earning an impressive silver in the open class. His only loses coming to division champions. Meanwhile 15 year-old Mak fought once again against one of her favorite rivals, losing a very close finals match 0-0 by one advantage point. Now 2-1 in her match ups with rival Alexi. Unfortunately Professor Bruchac was solo in his division taking home yet another uncontested gold. Our three person crew racking up 1 gold, 2 silvers, and a bronze for the day. Next weekend bringing a bigger crew to the local Sunshine and Submissions tournament in Saratoga Spa State Park.

All Americans! Our small, but powerful, wrestling crew getting things done. This along with a State champion, multiple NYWAY Allstate honors, and multiple Novice State champions. Most holding rank in Jiu-Jitsu, with head wrestling coach/ Alliance Jiu-Jitsu black belt/former All American wrestler Dan Ladd at the helm.

Alliance Saratoga Wrestling Club Shines in Atlantic City Alliance Saratoga Wrestling Club sent four of their students to Atlantic City on July 21st to compete in the NuWay Combat National Wrestling Championship. All four wrestlers made the podium and two are national champions. Damian Snyder won the 135lb under 13 open division, going 3-0, including a ....

Happy 4th of July! Open mat tomorrow at Saratoga Elite MA 10:00. No formal classes.

Attention! No formal classes on Saturday (4th of July) We will, however have a 10am adult/teen Jiu-Jitsu Open mat @saratogaelitema_ . All ranks welcome. Wilton Mall will be closed on the 4th. Wishing everyone a happy Independence Day.

Warrior Grappling announces inaugural event. BATTLE OF SARATOGA!!!

Honoring the Battle of Saratoga (1777), widely regarded as the turning point of the American Revolution, where American forces under Horatio Gates and the battlefield leadership of Benedict Arnold defeated British General John Burgoyne, helping secure French support and ultimately American independence. As our nation commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the Revolution, Warrior Grappling is proud to celebrate the history, community, and warrior spirit of our region. More history. More battles. More to come.

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Do You Have To Compete To Be A Legit BJJ Black Belt? Do you absolutely have to compete in order to be a legit Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt? Nick "Chewy" Albin shares his opinion.

Alliance Founder Fabio “The General” Gurgel talks about the historical aspects of our recent World titles and looking forward to the future of the team.

This was the plan all along. Master Fabio Gurgel reflects on Alliance capturing both the Men's and Women's Team Titles for the first time in 11 years, bringing the academy's totals to 16 men's titles and 11 women's titles. He explains how Alliance's success is built on innovation, developing new talent, and constantly evolving with the sport. According to Gurgel, this achievement wasn't a surprise, it was the vision from the very beginning. Hear his thoughts on Alliance's return to the top and the next generation carrying the team forward.