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About Us
 Jacaré
is a 6th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
He was the 1977 and 1978 Brazilian National
Champion. He has trained more than 50 Brazilian
champions, and is the head instructor of the
Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Team. He is highly regarded as
one of the top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructors in
the world.
Upon opening his first academy in 1985, he rapidly
established a reputation as a gifted instructor and
trainer of champions. Since it's inception, Jacare's
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy (and the current
Alliance affiliates) has consistently held top
ranking in all major competitions. Founder of the
Alliance Team and Master Jiu Jitsu Team (with 10
member Brazilian academies, each headed by a Jacaré
awarded Black Belt instructor), his eleventh
academy, located in Atlanta Georgia, is sure to
rapidly gain recognition as one of the finest
facilities in which to study and train in BJJ.
Jacaré is the instructor of noted Brazilian
champions such as Fabio Gurgel, Roberto Traven,
Alexandre Paiva, Anderson Xavier, Leo Costello
Branco, Eduardo Jamelăo, Leonardo Vieira, Fernando
Gurgel, and Vinícius Campelo just to name a few...
Jacaré (Portuguese for 'Alligator') grew up on the
mean streets of Rio and holds the last of only five
Black Belts awarded by the legendary Rolls Gracie.
Gracie, before his death in a 1982 hang-gliding
accident, was considered the best Gracie fighter of
his era. Following the death of Rolls, Jacaré
trained for three years with Helio and Rickson
Gracie at the famed Gracie Academy, in Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil. In the decade spanning between 1975
and 1985, Jacare competed extensively bringing
numerous titles home to the Gracie Academy. Armed
with knowledge and experience in competition, he
decided it was time to start his own academy.
Jacaré believes his art to be the most complete,
practical and proven form of self defense in
existence today. Men, women and children can benefit
from BJJ training. Jacaré is a hands on instructor
who personally teaches the majority of the classes
at his Atlanta academy. Devoted to his students, he
continues to find the time to travel with them to
competitions throughout the world.
As one of the founders of the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Federation, he has high hopes for the future of BJJ
in the US and throughout the world. Jacaré is
available for seminars. For information (seminars,
group, private, or semi-private classes), call the
academy at 404-843-0606. |
 Began
training in the martial arts at the early age of seven. Started training in Judo
around the age of 12. About 2 years after that was introduced to BJJ. He's a
certified Black belt under the legendary Jacaré Cavalcanti.
He also worked on several projects teaching women's self-defended Rape
prevention Clinics / Seminars, Kids Safety programs, as well as personal
protection, and self-defense classes at hospitals, Colleges and numerous private
businesses throughout North Carolina. He also was the Guest instructor for the
2002 USJA Judo Camp. Also working together with ANOTHER CHOICE a Foster care
agency in Charlotte, NC Providing Free Classes for there Kids.
He has taught defensive tactics (Subject Control & Weapons
Retention) to numerous Law Enforcement agencies and personnel (FBI, Mecklenburg
county Sheriff Dept Trainees, DEA, Fire Dept Trainees and US Navy Seals,
Marines, and the Air Marshall's just to name a few). He is recognized as
the leading subject control and weapons retention instructor in the
Carolinas. Luis is also the President of the North Carolina Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Federation.
Following the strict teaching methods of Jacaré Cavalcanti,
the Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Of Charlotte provides the purest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in
the Carolinas. At the Alliance you grow as a family. That is why the Alliance is
the #1 Team in the World winning the World Jiu Jitsu Championship 2 years
straight. The list of Alliance Champions is all a reflection of Jacaré as a
person, friend, coach, and instructor.
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 Paulinho
“Mushu” Elsimani began his training at the early age
of 16 under professor Rillion Gracie.Then he moved
to Copacabana and began training with one of Grand
Master Carlson Gracies Black Belts Fernado Pinduka.
After many years of training and competing he was
awarded his Brown belt. Paulinho "Mushu" then decides
to move to New York with his Family.
There he continued his training with Roni
Cardoso an Alliance Black Belt under Fabio Gurgel.
Two years
later Paulinho Became a Certified Black belt under
the legendary Jacaré Cavalcanti. Then his job
transferred him to Charlotte North Carolina, where
he now trains and assist Luis “Sucuri” Togno. Making
the Alliance Jiu Jitsu of Charlotte one of the best
training facilities around. Paulinho " Mush"
is also the Vice President of the North Carolina
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation.
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