RPBJJ Affiliate Gyms

Professor Paulo “Mushu” Elsimaani

Professor Mushu is a 6th degree Black Belt and World Champion in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ). He is the Head BJJ Professor/ Coach at Carlson Gracie Charlotte / Dynasty BJJ. He started BJJ at 16 years old under Professor Rillion Gracie. Soon after Mushu moved to Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and began training with one of the Grandmasters, Carlson Gracie’s Black Belts, Fernando Pinduka. After many years of training and competing, he was rewarded with his Brown Belt and relocated to New York with his family. He continued his training with Roni Cardosa, an Alliance Black Belt under Fabio Gurgel. In 1999, he became a Certified BJJ Black Belt under Jacare Cavalcanti.

Professor cliff white

Meet Professor Cliff White. Cliff is a black belt and has been training for over 17 years and teaching for over a decade. Cliff is a Pan Am bronze medalist, multi-time NAGA champion, a multi-time SC State Grappling Championship gold medalist, an IBJJF Atlanta Open Champion, and an IBJJF NY Open medalist.

Cliff is also the owner of Ozone Brazilian Jiujitsu. He has extensive experience and is extremely knowledgeable on the mat.