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JIU-JITSU COACHES
Jason Sullins
Jason is the head coach, Jason is the main strategist and specializes at finding and fixing weak spots in his student's games. He strongly believes that drilling your techniques is the biggest key to success (hint hint) and makes sure the gym is open at least an hour before jiu-jitsu classes to give his students a space to drill.
Issac Riggs
Issac is notorious throughout the Chicago jiu-jitsu community for his emphasis on fitness and training once you're tired. If you can't use your muscles in jiu-jitsu, then you're forced to use your technique. His Tuesday and Thursday advanced classes are a sure-fire way to get ready for competition and get in the best shape of your life.
debbie roarty
Debbie is a perfect example of the power of jiu-jitsu to enable a smaller person to defeat a stronger and larger opponent. She teaches fundamentals and her classes serve as an awesome introduction to jiu-jitsu.
kurt wuckert
Kurt is the fundamentals instructor at our Schaumburg location. He has a passion for teaching in general and it shows in his classes. Kurt specializes at figuring out how you learn and customizing his teaching style to your needs.
Sean Burke
Sean Burke was one of the first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts in Chicago. He introduced many people to the sport through his own school, Force Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, before joining Alliance in 2015. He is a 2 time, black belt masters World Champion.
LEO PEREZ
Leo teaches our weekly drilling class, where he helps his students chain together takedowns with the material most recently taught by our other instructors. His class is the perfect opportunity to get your drilling repetitions in. Leo is well known for his aggressive guard game, from which he will hit brutal sweeps, omoplatas, and armbars.
BRETT COFFLAND
Brett teaches our no-gi classes. He is a black belt that specializes in leg-locks, darces and guillotine chokes. Whether you're brand new to no-gi or looking to tighten up your game, Brett is happy to help.
“You are not the most important person in your gym. Your training partner is. They sacrifice their time, energy and body in order to train your art. For without them, you can’t train.
Respect your training partners.”