Alliance Jiu Jitsu of Madison

Alliance Jiu Jitsu of Madison operates at 711 Rethke Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin. Affiliated with the international Alliance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu organization, the academy provides foundational technical instruction for youth, adults, and competitive athletes. Instruction is directed by head instructors Mark Plavcan and Sonya Plavcan. Mark Plavcan earned gold at the 2016 IBJJF Atlanta Open and multiple medals at the Pan American Championships. Sonya Plavcan holds a first-degree black belt under Romero Cavalcanti and has captured multiple gold medals at the IBJJF Master World Championships and Pan Championships. Classes emphasize guard passing, positional transitions, sweeps, and live rolling. The academy provides structured programs across distinct divisions. Youth instruction features Kids Classes focused on motor coordination and mat discipline. Adult practitioners train in Adult Classes and no-gi sessions accommodating beginners through advanced practitioners.