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Originally from Brazil but now based in the
UK teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in class
and private  sessions.
A certified Self-Defence and Defensive Tactics Instructor, as well as certified Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu referee, trainer and coach.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt under Master Claudio Arrais (Gracie Barra - Carlos Gracie Jr), Nilton Garcia has being training with Master Roger Gracie in London since early 2008.
Cordel Azul-Amarelo (Instructor/Monitor) in Capoeira. Also trained in boxing in Brazil with Nobre Arte Gym under Mestre Marcus Silva de Santos.
CHAMPIONSHIPS & TITLES
2008
European Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship:
European Absolute Champion (all categories of weight, brown belt)
European Champion in the 80-95kg category (Medium – Heavy)
2007
Sultatame Cup Jiu-Jitsu: Champion 85-95kg
2006
Mundial Championship: Vice-Champion in the 80-95kg category
South American Championship: Absolute Champion (all categories of weight, purple belt)
South American Championship: Champion in the 80-95kg category
2005
Mundial Championship: Absolute Champion (all categories of weight, purple belt)
Vice-Mundial Championship: Champion in the 80-95kg category
Brazilian Championship: Absolute Champion
Brazilian Championship:Champion in the 80-95kg category
2004
Brazilian Championship: Champion in the 80-95kg category
2003
International Championship: Champion in the 80-95kg category
CERTIFICATES
2008: Referee Rules, by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, Lisbon, Portugal
2007: Referee Rules, by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, in Florianopolis, Brazil
2005: I Super Treino Certificate from Rocian Gracie Academy: 4th-6th November 2005- intensive and non-stop 40 hour training course which covered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defence, competitive aspects and teaching.
2005: Self-Defence Certificate - Levels I, II, III and IV, total of 76 hours training with Mestre Rocian Gracie Jr. São Paulo.
From left
to right: Jude Samuel, Mestre Maurício Gomes, Mestre Roger Gracie, Nilton
Garcia and Mestre Gustavo dos Santos Pires after
an amazing training session in my Master Roger Gracie's Academy, in London, 02/02/2008.
TRAINING
Fully qualified Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defence instructor
2008 to date: training with Master Roger Gracie in London
2006 to 2007:
- Brown Belt , red tip
Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defence Training.
Master Claudio Arrais, Clan Gracie Barra, Academia Racer, Florianopolis, Brazil.
1999-2006:
-Purple belt, red tip
Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defence Training.
Master Rocian Gracie, Rocian Gracie Jr. Academy, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
TEACHING
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defence Instructor Training for
- Adults
- MMA / Cage Rage competitors
- Security Staff (SIA)
- Body guards
- Visually impaired people
- Self-Defence for women
- Self-Defence for youths
(13-18 Years old)
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Children
(6-12 Years old)
Nilton and his wife Rosangela Garcia
WORK EXPERIENCE
2006 - 2007:
Founder of the Arte Suave Project working with kids with behaviour problems and kids in need in Florianopolis, Brazil.
Personal trainer of Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense instructor teaching adults in Curitiba and Sao Paulo (Brazil)
2005 - 2006: Personal trainer of Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense instructor teaching adults in London and Glasgow, UK
1999 - to date: Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defence Instructor in Sao Paulo.
1999 - to date: Security consultant to many organisations in Curitiba, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).
1997 - 1999: Head of security for the Brazilian Patrimonial Company; Body Guard.
SEMINARS
-November 2006: Testimonial talk and Jiu-Jitsu demonstration at the NGO Chácara dos Meninos de 4 Pinheiros annual party, in Curitiba, Brasil (a renowned Brazilian NGO who gives street kids a home and professional opportunities)
- January 2006: Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland
- February 2006: Porchester Centre, London, England
- March 2006: Holmes Place, London, England
MEMBERSHIPS
2001 - Present C.R.E.F - Brazilian Faculty of Physical Education
1999 - Present C.B.J.J - Brazilian Confederatin of Jiu-Jitsu
1999 – Present I.B.J.J.F - International Confederatin of Jiu-Jitsu
July 2007 : Brasil Etc Magazine, "Jiu-Jitsu se alia ao Teatro contra a Violencia Juvenil em Londres".
24 October 2007: Diário Catarinense, “Em busca de suavidade”.
May 2006: Website Oi Londres http://www.oilondres.com.br/artelazer/jiujtsu.htm
TV & RADIO INTERVIEWS
December 2006
Radio CBN, Radio Cultura, TV Transamérica no Programa Toda Tarde, Radio Mix, TV Mix no Programa Mauro Mueller.
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Shiatsu & Do-in, buddhist meditation, swimming in nature reserve falls, Flamenco guitar, music (from hip hop to MPB & classic), Historical-Political books
REFERENCES
References available upon request
Gracie Garcia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-defence
CLAN Jiu-Jitsu Gracie Barra
Tel.: 07888 654922 London UK
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