American Elite Grappling (AEG) Pittsburgh is led by 1st degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Brian Cowin. 

Brian is one of the highly regarded teachers of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, and was one of the most active competitors for 13 years with over 400 advanced division matches in 5 weight classes. 

 In addition to 20 years of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, and Judo, Brian is also an Army Infantry veteran and experienced former Bodyguard. Brian has been creating and leading educational programs for children, adults, and developmentally disabled individuals his entire life. He regularly teaches self-defense and BJJ seminars in our region. 

(Amateur Division)  

 2003 NAGA Ohio Championships, Intermediate Cruiser weight 3rd place  

2003 Open weight class NHB event 2nd place  

2003 Akron NHB tournament 2nd place  

2003 World Submission Wrestling Federation Cruiser weight 2nd place  

2004 Kumite Classic Intermediate Heavy Weight Champion  

(Pro Division)  

 2007 Kumite Classic Advanced Division Heavy weight Champion 

2007 Pennsylvania Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation Advanced Cruiser Weight Champion  

2007 Pennsylvania Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation Advanced Super Heavy Weight 2nd place  

2008 Kumite Classic Advanced Heavy Weight 2nd place  

2008 Lions Den Tournament Blue belt Gi Super Heavy weight Champion  

2008 Lions Den Tournament Advanced Super Heavy Weight Champion  

2009 Kumite Classic Advanced Heavy Weight 3rd place  

2009 Balance Studios Advanced Super Heavy Weight 2nd place  

2009 Balance Studios Advanced Absolute Division Champion 

2010 Kumite Classic Advanced Middle Weight 2nd place  

2010 Pennsylvania Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation Cruiser Weight Champion  

2010 Pennsylvania Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation Absolute Division 3rd place  

2011 Ground Zero Tournament Advanced Cruiser Weight 2nd place  

2012 Rock Solid Challenge Advanced Heavy Weight Champion  

2012 Rock Solid Challenge Advanced Absolute Champion  

2012 Pennsylvania Combat Sports Submission Only Advanced Light Heavyweight Champion  

2012 Pennsylvania Combat Sports Submission Only Advanced Absolute 2nd place  

2012 Pennsylvania Combat Sports Submission Only Light Heavy Weight Purple Belt Champion  

2013 Ground Zero Tournament Advanced no gi Heavy weight Super Fight Champion  

2013 Ground Zero Tournament Brown Belt Open Weight Champion  

2013 Ground Zero Tournament Brown Belt 2nd place 

Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes at American Elite Grappling Pittsburgh are on:

Thursday 5:30-7pm

Saturday 9am-11am

Monthly fee $60

Drop-in fee $20

Brian Cowin: 724-272-0700, herpetology4life@hotmail.com