Nilton has been teaching me self-defence on and off for six months and I have gained a great deal from our sessions.
At first I must confess I was a little unsure, partly because of previous experiences elsewhere and partly because my right shoulder has a nasty tendency to dislocate (9 times so far).
Nilton has been excellent. He is so calm and controlled during sessions that I have no fear when he shows me a position, and he is always vigilant.
The private sessions we have done have been thoroughly enjoyable (if a little exhausting).
Nilton is exceptionally patient so you can learn at your own pace. His classes are a perfect balance between improving fitness, learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and having fun.
I am glad to say that we have spent time outside of class and his English has improved enormously allowing the flow of humour and energy he is so full of to better express themselves.
I encourage anybody who has had an inkling towards martial arts but has stayed off for one reason or another to try Nilton. You won’t be disappointed!
Tom Walters
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Hi Nilton and Rosangela,
It's a real honour to meet you both and the experience and dynamic positivity you bring with you to this grey old city is really quite unique and uplifting.
I actually joined the classes out of curiosity, then found this adventure is so much more than learning techniques - its a real personal challenge.
One that has paid off every day since.
and.... What have you done to my body?!!?
Muscles are appearing all over, from the very first class I am discovering long lost parts of myself that had become buried over the years - excellent!!
During the lessons I have no excuse for letting daily thoughts come between my head and body and its actually quite difficult to come face to face with lazy habits and self doubt that I would prefer to think were not a part of me.
I'm really not the type to undertake 'self -improvement' workshops or courses so being pushed to improve every day, both mentally and physically, has made a strong impression.
From the very first lesson my breathing and lung capacity has improved, which surprises me by revitalising many other aspects of my life.
My agitation at the thought of physical confrontation dissipates through the exercises and I'm left calmer and stronger at the end.
I feel Nilton really understands individuals strengths and weaknesses and works so well to personalise the classes to ability and style.
Thank you.
I'm already reccomending this to any one on the front line of life, or indeed who would like to get to know their own bodies once more.
Baraka (33 yrs; Performer and Peace Worker)
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The feedback on our classes with Nilton can be only positive in all aspects.
He prepares his teaching superbly, teaches excellently and with passion.
Nilton is very professional and also a nice person.
I'm very pleased to train with him and discover the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Mario Matassini
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Nilton... What else can i say about you, that no one else wrote it down?
Since I have joined your lessons, I have learned so many useful things that are extremely necessary to know, nowadays. Every lesson that I go to, makes me feel more confident about myself, much more secured and also much fitter. The lessons are extremely good. Nilton you have the energy of storms, it is incredible. He just loves doing what he does, he was born with it, I guess. I enjoy every single lesson, bits to bits, apart from his grandmother's moves (he will know what i am talking about!!!) because they are hard, but Nilton makes it sound and look easy (I will get there one day!!)!!
In three weeks, Jiu Jitsu became a big part of my life already.
People out there, this guy is amazing, join us on our group and I am sure you will not be disappointed...
Do not forget that, it is honor to learn from a MASTER!!
X Rita X
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My game definitely took a step up because
of Nilton's coaching. The techniques he taught me were good and useful. But I think
the most important thing I learned was about myself: that I needed to trust my
jiu jitsu more and bring my game to my opponent, even when he is better than
me. I keep that thought in mind every time I train now and it is definitely helping
me.
Michael Masterson, purple belt, www.EarlytoRise.com
