At nineteen years old, Alberto Crane made an all-or-nothing decision that would change the course of his life: He left behind everything he knew and moved to Brazil to pursue the art of Jiu-Jitsu. What followed was a journey of grit, humility, and relentless heart that led him to become the first American to earn a black belt from the legendary Gracie Barra academy.
This teachable biographyfive years in the makingtraces Albertos evolution from a wide-eyed beginner to a sixth-degree black belt, world champion, UFC fighter, coach, and mentor. Through injuries, setbacks, and near-impossible odds, Albertos story becomes a testament to perseverance, vulnerability, and the quiet power of discipline.
More than just a fighters tale, this is a deeply human story about what it means to dedicate ones life to something greaterand to keep showing up, no matter what stands in the way.
Alberto Crane is the author of All In: Lessons On and Off the Mat, a book drawn from his life in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mixed martial arts, coaching, and fatherhood. The story is told through Albertos firsthand experiences, reflections, and hard-earned lessonson the mat and in life.
All In was created in close collaboration with Mexhele Deuxlemarr, who worked alongside Alberto over several years to help document and shape his story. Through deep listening, extensive conversations, and careful observation, Mexhele helped translate Albertos voice, values, and lived experience into narrative form.
What began as a single blog post in November 2017 evolved into a long-form collaboration built on trust, vulnerability, and a shared belief in the power of honest storytelling. Together, they shaped a book rooted in discipline, resilience, and the pursuit of living fully committedall in.
