The Alliance Miami WMB kids team at the 2014 IBJJF Pan Kids. Photo: Personal Archive

At the 2014 IBJJF Pan Kids on Feb. 16, the Dominguez Hills gymnasium brought together the most dedicated youngsters on one competition mat. Of those kids competing were seven competitors from GMA Alliance Miami WMB under Javill Byron. The academy in the Kendall/Homestead, Florida area built a kids team to take to the championship which included five newcomers.

What was thought to be a daunting task turned out to be the highlight of the trip. The first kids to step on the mat were grey belts Michael Soler, Katherine Placer and Brian Perez who all got their first taste of IBJJF competition and earned gold. At the same time, fellow grey belt Kevin Placer earned a silver medal for his first IBJJF tournament as well.

The two seasoned competitors who helped lead the team to victory was comprised of Alex “Raffa” Couto and Luis “Macaco” Sosa who both won the previous year. Macaco, a yellow belt, was able to work his guard passing techniques in his matches and won his matches to earn the gold and his third title at the tournament. Raffa managed to pull off a berimbolo to the back and submitted with a bow and arrow choke to win his third gold medal at the tournament as well.

With six medals out of seven competitors, the Alliance Miami WMB kids team as proven their top level status on the international stage.

More information about Professor Javill Byron and the kids team can found at: www.miamiwmb.com

Professor:

Black Belt Javill Byron

Address: 16300 SW 137th ave #128 Miami, FL 33177

Phone: 305 971 3435

Website: www.alliancebjjmiami.com

About:

Miami WMB Training Center is dedicated to making your MIXED MARTIAL ARTS experience enjoyable and satisfying. Our instructors have studied and trained for years to qualify as part of the Miami WMB Training Center Team in the arts of MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo, and Wrestling. Their primary goal is to assist you in being the best you can be. Our carefully structured programs go far beyond punching, blocking, and kicking.

We will help you acquire effective self-defense skills and provide you with a comprehensive, personal development program. It is our goal to raise the quality of life for all our students in every way possible. Although we honor Martial Arts traditions that go back centuries, we are dynamic and are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to enthuse and excite our students. At our Academy we also host various activities and events for everyone’s convenience and enjoyment. We have parties for all major holidays, day camps, a kids study center, an annual Anniversary with Academy Awards, and many more exciting events.

We pledge to make each student’s journey as fun, exciting, and educating as possible. We monitor progress closely and walk with students every step of the way. We believe that being a Martial Artist is not just learning to kick and punch, it is about becoming the best that you can be in every way.

We excel in the teaching and training of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Submission Grappling, Boxing, Wrestling and Self Defense. We have classes for kids (ages 4-12), teens (ages 13- 17), adults (ages 18 or older) and Gentlemen (ages 40+).

We also incorporate high level women’s programs including Women’s Kickboxing and Women’s Self Defense as we strive to also empower with the knowledge, physical skill, self confidence and fitness level to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

WMB stands for Wrestling, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  These disciplines are the core of our MMA program!  We have several pro MMA fighters, Judo Black Belts, A Greco Roman National Champion, A Freestyle Wrestling Champion, Muay Thai Specialists, Professional Boxers, a Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt all on staff ready to assist you with your training.  We look forward to seeing you ON THE MAT!

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFpx2Cw9R8U

Piñeiro, Losada, Mikey, Dan, Tammi

The GMA has a new member in Florida.

Alliance Miami is our newest associate school.

And with the welcome, we post the first news about the team lead by black belt Javill Byron.

The team travelled recently to California for the Worlds No-Gi championship, in Long Beach.

The results could not be better.

The school captured 5 world titles, what granted Alliance the 2011 juvenile division team title.

The champions are Manuel “Sonic” Losada, Dan Del Monico, Michael Musumeci, Tammi Musumeci and Jon Piñeiro.

Byron talked about his students’ achievements: “I am proud of the team for the success that we have had. I remember just one year ago when I opened my school, no one gave us a second look. Then we won the Pan, No-GI Pan, and then the Worlds GI and No-Gi. The system and methodology I have put into place for teaching Jiu-Jitsu is working, A special thank you to Moacir “Boca” Olivera, Master Fabio Gurgel, and Master Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti as we strive to represent Alliance in Miami the best way possible.”

For more info, go to alliancebjjmiami.com