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

ALEX 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, Exton and Collegeville, PA with many dedicated men and women taking classes on a daily basis. ALEX 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.

ALEX 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 2005 ALEX BRITTO, Roberto Atalla and Mauro Chueng founded a RIO GRAPPLING CLUB Association, all of them are Sergio "BOLAO" Souza’s Black Belts

In 2007 ALEX BRITTO was invited by Master Romero "JACARE" Cavalcanti head coach of 4-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 brazilina jiu-jitsu martial art, competing, self-defense, or just looking for a great way to get in shape then ALLIANCE PENNSYLVANIA - BAJJI is the place for you. The classes are conducted under the expert instruction of Master ALEX BRITTO and BAJJI instructors, no previous experience is needed to start training. New people are starting everyday so call Alliance Pennsylvania today and begin your martial arts education.