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ELIO MEDINA MONTESINO
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Elio Medina Montesino
Life Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) ®
Life Member - Panamerican Jiu-Jitsu Federation (PJJF) tm
Member - USJJF Masters Caucus
Member - PJJF Masters Caucus
Elio Medina Montesino started his Martial Arts training in Karate on September 3, 1981 and on November 14, 1983 he stepped on a Ju-Jitsu mat, in Camaguey, Cuba under the instructions of Master Eduardo Luciano Padron and under the supervision of Master Manuel Simon Garcia Reyes.
Elio earned the Shodan degree in Ju-Jitsu in 1986 and by the end of the year 1990; he obtained the Nidan degree. Moreover, by the year 1991, he started the Sensei journey.
In 1994, he traveled to Havana, Cuba and met with Eusebio Gomez Hidalgo, Master of the style Morita Ryu Ju-Jitsu. The objective of the travel was to improve and develop his Ju-Jitsu technical knowledge.
In 1995, he was selected to be the President of the Ju-Jitsu Association of Camaguey.
In 1999, he was tasked by the National Ju-Jitsu Association of Cuba to organize the central and western provinces of Cuba with the aim of expanding the Ju-Jitsu across these provinces.
In 1999, he was elected by the National Ju-Jitsu Association of Cuba to serve as Vice-President of the Cuban Ju-Jitsu Association.
In 2001, he received the Sandan degree in recognition of his hard work and dedication.
In March 2003, in Havana, Cuba, he was a member of the First Cuban National Martial Arts convection.
In January 2005, in Havana, Cuba, he earned the Yondan degree through the examination of the Federated Ranks Commission (National Martial Arts Committee of Ranks).
In June 2005, in Camaguey, Cuba, he was a member of the First Provincial Ju-Jitsu Workshop "The Power of the Word".
In 2005, in Havana, Cuba, he was a member of the Second Cuban National Martial Arts convection.
In October 2006, in Havana, Cuba, he earned the Godan degree through the examination of the Federated Ranks Commission (National Martial Arts Committee of Ranks).
In 2007, in Holguin, Cuba, he was a member of the Provincial Martial Arts Convection.
In 2008, in Camaguey, Cuba, he was a member of the Provincial Ju-Jitsu Convection.
In 2009, in Camaguey, Cuba, he was a member of the Provincial Mixed Martial Arts Convection.
In 2010, in Camaguey, he was a member of the Provincial Martial Arts Convection.
In April 2012, in Havana, Cuba, he earned the Rokudan degree, including the Master category through the examination of the Federated Ranks Commission (National Martial Arts Committee of Ranks).
COURSES RECEIVED
COURSE YEAR - LEVEL - HOURS - LOCATION
Introduction of technical grade given by the Cuban Sensei Eusebio Gómez Hidalgo (3rd Degree Black Belt)
1994 - National - 35 - Havana, Cuba
Refresher course of technical grade given by the Cuban Sensei Alberto Salas Chan (3rd Degree Black Belt)
1996 - National - 16 - Havana, Cuba
Rules and referee given by the Cuban Sensei Alberto Salas Chan (3rd Degree Black Belt)
1996 - National - 16 - Havana, Cuba
Rules and referee and update regarding the ranks program by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (3rd Degree Black Belt)
1999 - National - 20 - Havana, Cuba
Introductory course of Ju-Jitsu given by the Spaniard Sensei Jorge Margarit (4th Degree Black Belt)
1999 - International - 35 - Camaguey, Cuba
Technical update given by the Spaniard Sensei Pedro Rodríguez Dabuaza (6th Degree Black Belt)
2000 - International - 30 - Havana, Cuba
Technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (3rd Degree Black Belt)
2000 - National - 16 - Holguin, Cuba
COURSE YEAR - LEVEL - HOURS - LOCATION
Technical improvement given by Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (4th Degree Black Belt)
2001 - National - 16 - Guantanamo, Cuba
Overcoming technical-methodologic given by the Italian Sensei Giancarlo Bagnulo (5th Degree Black Belt)
2001 - International - 40 - Havana, Cuba
Ongoing technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (5th Degree Black Belt)
2002 - National - 16 - Camaguey, Cuba
Ongoing technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (5th Degree Black Belt)
2003 - National -16 - Las Tunas, Cuba
Ongoing technical improvement given by the Italian Sensei Giancarlo Bagnulo (5th Degree Black Belt)
2003 - International - 40 - Havana, Cuba
Ongoing technical improvement given by Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (5th Degree Black Belt)
2004 - National - 16 - Havana, Cuba
Ongoing technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Alberto Salas Cham (6th Degree Black Belt)
2005 - National - 40 - Havana, Cuba
Refreshed course of rules and international regulations of Ju-Jitsu by the Hollander Sensei Teo Rongken (2nd Degree Black Belt)
2005 - International - 35 - Ciego de Avila, Cuba
COURSE YEAR - LEVEL - HOURS - LOCATION
Ongoing technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (5th Degree Black Belt)
2006 - National - 16 - Camaguey, Cuba
Ongoing technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (6th Degree Black Belt)
2007 - National - 16 - Holguin, Cuba
Course of technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (6th Degree Black Belt)
2008 - National - 16 - Camaguey, Cuba
Ongoing technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (6th Degree Black Belt)
2009 - National - 16 - Villa Clara, Cuba
Course of technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (6th Degree Black Belt)
2010 - National - 16 - Holguin, Cuba
Ongoing technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (6th Degree Black Belt)
2011 - National - 16 - Cienfuegos, Cuba
COURSES PRESENTED BY SENSEI ELIO
POSITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
POSITION - YEAR - LOCATION
President of the Ju-Jitsu Association of Camaguey
1995-1997 - Camaguey, Cuba
Technical Director of the Ju-Jitsu Association of Camaguey
1997-1999 - Camaguey, Cuba
Member of the National Ranks Commission
1999-2012 - National
Organizer of Ju-Jitsu Central and Western
1999-2006 - National
Vice-President of the Cuban Ju-Jitsu Association
1999-2004 - National
Vice-President of the Kindai Ju-Jitsu style
2005-2012 - National
President and Technical Director of Nihon Tai-Jitsu style
2006-2012 - Camaguey, Cuba
ACTIVITIES
In June 2012, Elio immigrated to the United States and went to live in Naples, FL.
At the present time, Elio is still active and involved in the Martial Arts activities, including teaching.
Sensei Elio Medina Montesino’s Contact Info -
Email: elio.medina@ymail.com
Life Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) ®
Life Member - Panamerican Jiu-Jitsu Federation (PJJF) tm
Member - USJJF Masters Caucus
Member - PJJF Masters Caucus
Elio Medina Montesino started his Martial Arts training in Karate on September 3, 1981 and on November 14, 1983 he stepped on a Ju-Jitsu mat, in Camaguey, Cuba under the instructions of Master Eduardo Luciano Padron and under the supervision of Master Manuel Simon Garcia Reyes.
Elio earned the Shodan degree in Ju-Jitsu in 1986 and by the end of the year 1990; he obtained the Nidan degree. Moreover, by the year 1991, he started the Sensei journey.
In 1994, he traveled to Havana, Cuba and met with Eusebio Gomez Hidalgo, Master of the style Morita Ryu Ju-Jitsu. The objective of the travel was to improve and develop his Ju-Jitsu technical knowledge.
In 1995, he was selected to be the President of the Ju-Jitsu Association of Camaguey.
In 1999, he was tasked by the National Ju-Jitsu Association of Cuba to organize the central and western provinces of Cuba with the aim of expanding the Ju-Jitsu across these provinces.
In 1999, he was elected by the National Ju-Jitsu Association of Cuba to serve as Vice-President of the Cuban Ju-Jitsu Association.
In 2001, he received the Sandan degree in recognition of his hard work and dedication.
In March 2003, in Havana, Cuba, he was a member of the First Cuban National Martial Arts convection.
In January 2005, in Havana, Cuba, he earned the Yondan degree through the examination of the Federated Ranks Commission (National Martial Arts Committee of Ranks).
In June 2005, in Camaguey, Cuba, he was a member of the First Provincial Ju-Jitsu Workshop "The Power of the Word".
In 2005, in Havana, Cuba, he was a member of the Second Cuban National Martial Arts convection.
In October 2006, in Havana, Cuba, he earned the Godan degree through the examination of the Federated Ranks Commission (National Martial Arts Committee of Ranks).
In 2007, in Holguin, Cuba, he was a member of the Provincial Martial Arts Convection.
In 2008, in Camaguey, Cuba, he was a member of the Provincial Ju-Jitsu Convection.
In 2009, in Camaguey, Cuba, he was a member of the Provincial Mixed Martial Arts Convection.
In 2010, in Camaguey, he was a member of the Provincial Martial Arts Convection.
In April 2012, in Havana, Cuba, he earned the Rokudan degree, including the Master category through the examination of the Federated Ranks Commission (National Martial Arts Committee of Ranks).
COURSES RECEIVED
COURSE YEAR - LEVEL - HOURS - LOCATION
Introduction of technical grade given by the Cuban Sensei Eusebio Gómez Hidalgo (3rd Degree Black Belt)
1994 - National - 35 - Havana, Cuba
Refresher course of technical grade given by the Cuban Sensei Alberto Salas Chan (3rd Degree Black Belt)
1996 - National - 16 - Havana, Cuba
Rules and referee given by the Cuban Sensei Alberto Salas Chan (3rd Degree Black Belt)
1996 - National - 16 - Havana, Cuba
Rules and referee and update regarding the ranks program by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (3rd Degree Black Belt)
1999 - National - 20 - Havana, Cuba
Introductory course of Ju-Jitsu given by the Spaniard Sensei Jorge Margarit (4th Degree Black Belt)
1999 - International - 35 - Camaguey, Cuba
Technical update given by the Spaniard Sensei Pedro Rodríguez Dabuaza (6th Degree Black Belt)
2000 - International - 30 - Havana, Cuba
Technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (3rd Degree Black Belt)
2000 - National - 16 - Holguin, Cuba
COURSE YEAR - LEVEL - HOURS - LOCATION
Technical improvement given by Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (4th Degree Black Belt)
2001 - National - 16 - Guantanamo, Cuba
Overcoming technical-methodologic given by the Italian Sensei Giancarlo Bagnulo (5th Degree Black Belt)
2001 - International - 40 - Havana, Cuba
Ongoing technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (5th Degree Black Belt)
2002 - National - 16 - Camaguey, Cuba
Ongoing technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (5th Degree Black Belt)
2003 - National -16 - Las Tunas, Cuba
Ongoing technical improvement given by the Italian Sensei Giancarlo Bagnulo (5th Degree Black Belt)
2003 - International - 40 - Havana, Cuba
Ongoing technical improvement given by Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (5th Degree Black Belt)
2004 - National - 16 - Havana, Cuba
Ongoing technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Alberto Salas Cham (6th Degree Black Belt)
2005 - National - 40 - Havana, Cuba
Refreshed course of rules and international regulations of Ju-Jitsu by the Hollander Sensei Teo Rongken (2nd Degree Black Belt)
2005 - International - 35 - Ciego de Avila, Cuba
COURSE YEAR - LEVEL - HOURS - LOCATION
Ongoing technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (5th Degree Black Belt)
2006 - National - 16 - Camaguey, Cuba
Ongoing technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (6th Degree Black Belt)
2007 - National - 16 - Holguin, Cuba
Course of technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (6th Degree Black Belt)
2008 - National - 16 - Camaguey, Cuba
Ongoing technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (6th Degree Black Belt)
2009 - National - 16 - Villa Clara, Cuba
Course of technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (6th Degree Black Belt)
2010 - National - 16 - Holguin, Cuba
Ongoing technical improvement given by the Cuban Sensei Dexter Reyes Toledo (6th Degree Black Belt)
2011 - National - 16 - Cienfuegos, Cuba
COURSES PRESENTED BY SENSEI ELIO
- Introductory course of Ju-Jitsu (Camaguey, Cuba 1995)
- Course for technical improvement (Camaguey, Cuba 1995)
- Introductory courses of Ju-Jitsu (Santa Clara, Cuba 1997-2006)
- Introductory courses of Ju-Jitsu (Guantanamo, Cuba 2000-2003)
- Introductory courses of Ju-Jitsu (Holguin, Cuba 2000-2006)
- Course rules and referee (Guantanamo, Cuba 2000)
- Course rules and referee (Holguin, Cuba 2000)
- Course rules and referee (Santa Clara, Cuba 2000)
- Introductory courses of Ju-Jitsu (Las Tunas, Cuba 2001-2003)
- Course rules and referee (Las Tunas, Cuba 2002)
- Course rules and referee (Camaguey, Cuba 2002)
- Introductory courses of Ju-Jitsu (Ciego de Avila, Cuba 2003-2012)
- Course rules and international regulations (Camaguey, Cuba 2005)
- Courses of technical improvement (Holguin, Cuba 2007-2012)
- Course of Ju-Jitsu techniques for advance ranks (Camaguey, Cuba 2011)
- Seminar for black belts (Holguin, Cuba 2011)
- Seminar for technical improvement (Camaguey, Cuba 2016)
- Seminar for technical improvement (Holguin, Cuba 2018)
POSITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
POSITION - YEAR - LOCATION
President of the Ju-Jitsu Association of Camaguey
1995-1997 - Camaguey, Cuba
Technical Director of the Ju-Jitsu Association of Camaguey
1997-1999 - Camaguey, Cuba
Member of the National Ranks Commission
1999-2012 - National
Organizer of Ju-Jitsu Central and Western
1999-2006 - National
Vice-President of the Cuban Ju-Jitsu Association
1999-2004 - National
Vice-President of the Kindai Ju-Jitsu style
2005-2012 - National
President and Technical Director of Nihon Tai-Jitsu style
2006-2012 - Camaguey, Cuba
ACTIVITIES
- Festival of Martial Arts (Camaguey, Cuba 1994-2012)
- Exhibition of Ju-Jitsu (Santa Clara, Cuba 1997)
- Tournament of Martial Arts (Camaguey, Cuba 1999)
- Exhibition of Ju-Jitsu (Guantanamo, Cuba 2000)
- Author of the first Ju-Jitsu educational video, Technical Ranks (Holguin, Cuba 2000)
- Participated as a referee in the provincial competition in the province of Santa Clara, Cuba (2001)
- Acted as the Camaguey team coach in the First National Championship of Ju-Jitsu (Guantanamo, Cuba 2002)
- Acted as the National team coach in the International Championship Copa Cuba (Havana, Cuba 2002)
- Acted as the National team coach in the International Championship Copa Cuba (Havana, Cuba 2003)
- Member of the International Martial Arts Gala Sala Polivalente Rafael Fortún (Camaguey Cuba, 2002)
- Recorded and updated the technical ranks program training video (Holguin, Cuba 2005)
- Martial Arts Gala in the Auditorium Ivan Hidalgo Funes (Camaguey, Cuba 2006-2012)
- Gala in memorial to Sensei Manuel Simon (Camaguey, Cuba 2010-2012)
- Martial Arts Gala (Holguin, Cuba 2011)
- Martial Arts Gala (Ciego the Avila, Cuba 2012
In June 2012, Elio immigrated to the United States and went to live in Naples, FL.
At the present time, Elio is still active and involved in the Martial Arts activities, including teaching.
Sensei Elio Medina Montesino’s Contact Info -
Email: elio.medina@ymail.com
