Your 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!

Professor

Rafael Ellwanger

• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Head Instructor and Leader of Gracie United
• 5th 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

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 ,
• 2 nd 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.

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.

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.

Brazilian jiu jitsu kids instructor

Elijah Martin

• Brazilian jiu jitsu kids instructor
• Black belt under prof Rafael Ellwanger