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Personal Bio
Martial Arts’ certifications
- Dan graded in Wado-Ryu Karate
- Certified self-defense instructor under Geoff Thompson‘s reality self protection system
- Black waist band and instructor in Lusitan Fencing (aka Jogo do Pau)
Scientific Certifications
- University under graduate degree in Sport Sciences (Physical Education)
- University Master’s degree in Sports Training
- Certified by International Sport Sciences Association(ISSA) as:
- Fitness Trainer
- Youth Fitness Trainer
- Endurance Fitness Trainer
Publications
- Author of “Jogo do Pau: The Ancient Art and Modern Science of Portuguese Stick Fighting” by Chivalry Bookshelf
- “Developing functional parrying skill in fencing Martial Arts: Training manual for the Long Sword, Staff and Baton” (available on amazon)
Other training certifications
- Certified Tennis Coach by the Portuguese Tennis Federation
- Certified Basketball Coach by the Portuguese Basketball Federation
- Certified Wrestling coach by the Portuguese Wrestling Federation
Main events to have taught in:
- Instructor at international seminars in Bremen, Lisbon & Geneve 2003 & 2004, Zurich – 2005
- Instructor at 7th Annual WMA Workshop (2006)
- Instrutor at HEMAC‘s events - Dijon 2008, 2011, Swordfish 2009 & 2010, Apelern 2010, Houston 2011
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