Gracie United
Hammond Instructors
Here at Gracie United Hammond, 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
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
Ben Peco - Ninja
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Head Instructor,
- Head Instructor of the Takedown and Submission Wrestling Program,
- Black Belt Under Prof. Rafael Ellwanger,
- Over 10 Years of experience,
- Bachelors in Kinesiology,
- Professional MMA Fighter,
- Several Times state and regional champion.
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Professor
Matthew Stock
- 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,
- IBJJF Medalist,
- Professional MMA Fighter.
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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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Professor
Cole Martin
- Head Instructor of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu,
- Over 10 years of Jiu Jitsu experience,
- Black Belt Under Prof. Rafael Ellwanger,
- Several times state and regional champion,
- IBJJF Medalist.
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Coach
Colby Dufrene
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids Instructor,
- Purple Belt Under Prof. Rafael Ellwanger,
- Several times state and regional champion.
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