About Us

Alliance is the premier jiu-jitsu team in the world. We hold
the record of most World Championships won at 13. Our roots trace back to Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti, one of six black belts under the legendary Rolls Gracie. He, along with his students Fabio Gurgel and Gigi Paiva, founded Alliance in 1993. What makes Alliance different is its methodology. We use structured programs to develop the highest level of technique, and in doing so have produced the best results in the history of competitive jiu-jitsu.


Austin Broach

A life-long martial artist, Austin began training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in 2011 under 8th degree coral belt Romero “Jacare”

Cavalcanti, founder of Alliance Jiu Jitsu Team. By 2017 he was teaching full-time at Alliance HQ as head instructor under IBJJF world champion, Leo Nogueira. After moving to Huntsville in 2021 for a job at a local MMA gym, Austin decided to branch out and form his own Alliance Jiu-Jitsu team.

Austin is a black belt under Jacare Cavalcanti and Leo Nogueira and fully certified under the Alliance system. In addition to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Austin has experience in judo, wrestling, Muay Thai, MMA, boxing, karate, and traditional jujutsu. His goal is to bring the highest level of technique to Huntsville, and to create a competitive yet friendly atmosphere where everyone is welcome to train.

Kalani Sorensen


Kalani is a dedicated and accomplished martial artist, holding brown belts in both Jiujitsu and Judo. He began training in Judo at a very young age, which laid a strong foundation for his extensive wrestling career. Kalani wrestled from elementary school through the college level, achieving notable success.

His wrestling accomplishments include:

- 2x SDS Division 1 Champion

- 1x SDS Masters Champion

- 2x California State Qualifier

- Top 16 finish in the state of California

Kalani's commitment to martial arts and wrestling showcases his discipline, skill, and competitive spirit.

Bryan Hurley

Sensei Bryan Hurley is a 5th degree black belt in Judo with nearly 35 years of teaching experience. Bryan headed Huntsville Judo Club for over 16 years and has coached multiple state, regional, and national medalists. In addition to Judo, Bryan also holds a black belt in Shin Shin Jujitsu and a brown belt in GoJuRyu karate. His teaching style is broad and practical to different forms of Judo, Jiu jitsu, and grappling.

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