Rilion Gracie Elite Team Bellview FL

About

Daniel "Montanha" De Lima

RILION GRACIE JIU-JITSU ELITE TEAM IN BELLVIEW FL

HISTORY

Professor Daniel "Montanha" Nycz De Lima was raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. An accomplished jiu-jitsu competitor, Daniel has over 30 years of experience teaching the gentle art, Daniel has an extensive record as a competitor and teacher. He can teach a novice or an experienced practitioner and help them achieve their personal goals. Professor Daniel holds seminars for U.S. law enforcement and military personnel. Daniel began his martial arts journey at the age of 4, competing in Judo. However, by the age of 7, his family enrolled him in a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu school in Rio De Janeiro, where he trained and became a competitor. Eventually, was awarded a black belt by Master Carlos Gracie, Jr.

Today, Professor Daniel is a 5th-degree black belt in the art. Earning many awards in competition, he is inspired to share his knowledge with all people by teaching them the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu. He has awarded black belts to various individuals. He helps make their lives better, both inside and outside of his academy. After many years of teaching in Miami, Daniel has now moved to Bellview, Florida and is representing Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, running the location in Bellview, FL near Pensacola. Professor Daniel looks forward to continuing teaching his beloved Jiu-Jitsu at RILION GRACIE JIU-JITSU ELITE TEAM BELLVIEW FL to all ages, both old and new.

INFLUENCES

Daniel has trained with some of the best Jiu-Jitsu practitioners in the world, who are legends in developing the art: Carlos Gracie Jr., Rickson Gracie, Rilion Gracie, Robson "Mumu" Barros, Eduardo Galvao, Filipao Niemyer, Daniel Gracie, Totila "Pitoco" Jordan, Jorge Pereira, Renzo Gracie, Ralph Gracie, Ryan Gracie, Helio “Soneca” Moreira, António "Nino" Schembri, Roberto “Roleta” Magalhaes, Marcio Feitosa, Alexandre "Soca" Freitas, Roberto “Gordo” Correa, Mauricio "Tinguinha" Mariano

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2011 Florida State Champion
2010 Florida Classic Champion
2010 American Champion
2010 Miami Open Champion
2010 No Gi World Champion
2005 American International Champion
2004 NAGA Pro Division Champion
2003 Southwest Grappling Champion
World Championships Medalist
Pan American Medalist
3-time Brazilian Team Champion
2-time Rio De Janeiro State Champion
Sao Paulo State Absolute Champion
Espirito Santo State Absolute Champion

BLACK BELTS AWARDED

David Durnell, USAF
Andy Wefald, CSC
Joe Wilk, CSC
Sean Roberts, CSC
Gabriel Woulk, SFC
Juan Pablo Garcia, PTT
Ralph Codinach, Montanha BJJ
Roberto Godoy, Montanha BJJ
David Padron, Montanha BJJ
Marcos Dias, Montanha BJJ
Jorge Zamora, Montanha BJJ
Jose Molina, Montanha BJJ

ORGANIZATIONS

The Kansas City Police Academy
The Kansas Fort Riley Army Combatives
The Florida National Guard
The FBI
US Secret Service
US Army Rangers

Services Offered

At RILION GRACIE JIU-JITSU ELITE TEAM BELLVIEW FL we offer adult classes and kid's classes for all skill levels. You’ll train in a safe and friendly environment. When you join our school, you become part of our family. We offer personalized service and instruction for students of all levels of experience. Our students receive the best in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction available. Our instructors are patient, friendly and care about your progress. Our program offers fitness, health, discipline and friendships.

KIDS CLASSES (MON-FRI 5 PM-6 PM)

When your child learns our combat sport, your child will gain the confidence necessary to not be the victim of a bully. Our Kids Program will change and enhance your child with a host of positive mental and physical skills that will help him/her in school, at home and in life.

ADULT CLASSES (MON-FRI 6 PM-7 PM)

Adult Classes begin with a ten-minute warm-up, followed by technique study. We end classes by having sparring rounds. A typical class with usually last about an hour to an hour and a half. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No previous experience is necessary.