MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
At Carlson Gracie Affoltern you can be assured that you always get teaching from competent instructors.
Prof. René “CHAPO” Prince
René heads the Carlson Gracie Academy in Affoltern a.A. He started in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu back in 2012 and he is one of the Felipe’s first students in Switzerland. He collected more than 30 years of experience in combat sports. After a decade of consistent training at Carlson Gracie, he earned his black belt in 2021. René gained relevant competition experience in World competitions. E.g. IBJJF World Masters Las Vegas, and London / Rome / Zürich Open Tournaments gold medalist.
Elizher “EZINHO” Oliveira de Assis
Ezinho has been training BJJ for more than 10 year. He started as a trainer with us in 2024 and he is teaching children as well as adult classes.
Mario de Luigi
Mario is training with us since 2018 and has some competition experience. He is kids and beginners classes trainer.
Prof. Felipe Thiago “BROA”
Felipe received his black belt degree in 2010 under Prof. Gutenberg Melo, and he moved to Switzerland in 2021 when he opened the first Carlson Gracie Academy. He is the Head of Carlson Gracie Switzerland, and has the technical supervision. On a regular basis, he visits our place from time to time for special trainings, graduations and seminars. Felipe is a successful competitor. He won many titles in Brazil, and in global tournaments. E.g. South American Champion, European Champion, and Chicago / Munich / Rome Open gold medalist. In 2012 he moved to Switzerland where he opened the first Carlson Gracie Academy.
