Gracie United
Covington Instructors
Here at Gracie United Covington, our staff is the secret to our student success. Each instructor has a rich background in the Jiu Jitsu industry and is eager to train the next generation of martial artists. Meet the team below!
Instructors
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Professor
Rafael Ellwanger
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Head Instructor and Leader of Gracie United
- 4th Degree Black Belt with over 20+ of experience
- Black Belt Under Carlos Gracie Jr. and Professor Jucao
- IBJJF World Champion, USA National Champion, and PanAmerican Champion as a Black Belt
- Ranked #1 Black Belt in the World in 2014
- Most Accomplished Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt in the South
- Background in Computer Science and MBA in Business
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Professora
Brea Ellwanger
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor,
- Head Instructor of Gracie United’s Women’s Program,
- Black Belt Under Prof. Rafael Ellwanger,
- 2018 World Champion,
- 2017 World Champion,
- 2017 European Champion,
- Pan American Champion 2016,
- 2nd place in the World in 2016,
- 5 times World Medalist,
- Program Director at Gracie United Head Quarters,
- Ranked in the top 10 female Purple Belts in the World,
- Background in Personal Training.
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Professor
Nunzio Camarata
- Head Instructor of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA,
- Over 10 years of Jiu Jitsu experience,
- Black Belt Under Prof. Rafael Ellwanger,
- Several times state and regional champion,
- Professional MMA Fighter.
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Coach
Zion Ellwanger
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids Instructor,
- Over 10 years of Jiu Jitsu experience,
- Purple Belt Under Prof. Rafael Ellwanger,
- Several times state and regional champion.
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Coach
Titus Victory
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids Instructor,
- Purple Belt Under Prof. Rafael Ellwanger,
- Several times state and regional champion.
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Coach
Evan Pepper
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu kids instructor,
- Brown Belt under Prof Rafael Ellwanger,
- Several times State and Regional champion
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