I was interviewed by Marty Josey on Podcast Episode 19 - The Gracie Jiu Jitsu Rocks! Podcast. Had a great time talking about Jiu Jitsu and life. Thanks Marty!

Certified Trainer & Author: Nico de Haan 

  • Currently teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Durango Brazilian Jiu Jitsu https://www.durangobjj.com/coaches
  • CoHost of "Living A Primal Lifestyle" with Ellen de Haan on YouTube. 
  • Nico is an accomplished athlete who became interested in fitness and exercise to further his health and well being. 
  • Today Nico keeps in shape by sprinting, swimming, strength training, stretching and is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. 

IBJJF Brown Belt Awards

Miami 2011 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship

  • Silver Medal in Middle Weight Senior 3 Division.

PAN 2012 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship

  • Gold Medal in Middle Weight Senior 5 Division.
  • Silver Medal in Open Weight Senior 5.

Miami 2012 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship

  • Gold Medal in Middle Weight Senior 5 Division.
  • Silver Medal in Open Weight Senior 5 Division.

PAN 2013 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship

  • Silver Medal in Middle Weight Senior 5 Division.

IBJJF Black Belt Awards

PAN 2014 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship

  • Silver Medal in Middle Weight Master 6 division.
  • Silver Medal in Open Weight Master 6 division.

Boca Raton 2014 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship

  • Gold Medal 2014 in Middle Weight Master 6 division.
  • Gold Medal 2014 in Open Weight Master 6 division.

Miami 2014 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship

  • Gold Medal in Middle Weight Master 6 division.
  • Silver Medal in Open Weight Master 6 division.

PAN 2015 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship

  • Bronze Medal in Middle Weight Master 6 division.

Since 1988, Nico has trained individuals and groups to improve their abilities, both mentally and physically. He is a Certified Personal Trainer whose interest is your health and fitness. His main focus is on demonstrating exercises correctly to avoid injury, and teaching his clients how to manage their past injuries, while getting the most out of their personal training sessions.

Nico follows the Paleolithic or Primal Diet, which is a natural and utterly-simple way of eating that promotes dramatic health benefits and weight loss, without calorie counting or portion control.  It produces powerful results, more quickly and effectively than other diets or weight loss programs. This is because it is the only diet that is coded in our genes. It resembles those foods that were available during the evolution of our species, before agriculture and animal husbandry.

In his 70's, Nico is a true example of what is possible when your diet and physical activities are implemented the way nature intended them to be.

Gold Medal winner in IBJJF PAN 2012 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship Brown Belt, Middle Weight Division, Senior 5

 

Training for the Pan Ams 2012 

Silver Medal At IBJJF Miami Open 2011 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship Middle Weight Division Senior 3.

2 Medals in Miami Open 2012! Gold in Division, sliver in absolute.

 

 

On April 6, 2012 Nico was awarded his Black Belt in Brazilian Jui Jitsu by Eduardo de Lima at Gracie Barra Clearwater.

On March 6, 2021 Nico received his 3rd Degree Black Belt from Professor Eduardo de Lima.