CLARK FREEPORT—Alliance Jiu Jitsu, one of the world’s most decorated Brazilian JiuJitsu systems, has officially opened its first flagship academy in Clark, marking another milestone in the freeport’s growing sports and lifestyle scene.
Clark Development Corp. president and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera joined shareholder Adrian Salvador and Manila head coach Mark Entrata in leading the opening on April 18 at Clark Center Pavilion 06B.
Entrata underscored Clark’s accessibility and rapid development as key reasons for choosing the Freeport as the academy’s expansion site.
“Nakita namin yung development dito [sa Clark]. I mean you can see it around and the potential for growth. It’s easy to go around so we really feel that this is the perfect area to really put up something like this,” Entrata said.
The academy offers structured training programs for beginners, enthusiasts, and competitive athletes.
Regular classes run Monday to Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., while Saturday sessions are dedicated to women and children, with women’s classes from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. and children’s classes from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Clark carries the lineage of Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles, a multipletime world champion and one of the most respected figures in modern Brazilian JiuJitsu. The system is known for its competitiontested curriculum, emphasizing technique, leverage, and ground control over sheer strength.
Before its Clark expansion, Alliance Jiu Jitsu established its Philippine presence through its Manila branch at Valle Verde Country Club.
Brazilian JiuJitsu, a martial art rooted in Japanese jiujitsu and judo before being refined in Brazil in the early 20th century, continues to gain popularity worldwide for its emphasis on discipline, resilience, and technical mastery. CDC-PR
