RGSC Instructors
PJ Higgins
PJ is a Renzo Gracie Black belt that discovered his passion for Jiu Jitsu immediately after signing up in 2008. He has been a competitor in the sport since starting and continues to compete. A decorated competitor he has won at all levels throughout many different promotions and rule sets. PJ started teaching Jiu Jitsu in 2016.
PJ has trained in Costa Rica on his honeymoon and competed in Aruba during a family vacation. He always has a gi with him and is looking for an opportunity to show his unique game.
Hard work, discipline, positive energy and a smile is how he will greet you. A humble person, ready to be a positive influence on your life.
Bray Deavours
As a competitive wrestler in high school Bray has always had a passion for the grappling arts. After completing his bachelor’s degree at James Madison and his Master’s in Business at UGA, Bray was looking to continue his passion of competing and training in the grappling arts.
In May of 2003 Bray found Creighton MMA Academy and was one of Paul’s first students and since then has earned the rank of 3rd degree Black Belt. Bray loves to compete and is a Silver Medalist in the no-gi Masters/Seniors Pan American Games, and Casca Grossa and NAGA champion. It is hard to find an individual that is both a great competitor and instructor, but Bray is blessed to have both of these attributes.
Bray moved to Anderson SC in 2021 and found Renzo Gracie South Carolina which he now calls his new BJJ home.
Putting it on the line
PJ started competing shortly after he started training. By competing early and often, it has always been a part of his journey. He has won hardware at IBJJF, Grappling Industries, The good Fight, NAGA, Icon Grappling, Tap Cancer Out and other promotions. PJ has competed on the Fight to Win stage as well.