Head Instructor Nicholas Walters is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Gracie Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu under Luiz Palhares.

He started his training in martial arts at the age of 7. Initially, Nicholas focused on stand up styles such as Tae-Kwon-Do. Nicholas was a high school wrestler who made the varsity team as a sophomore, participating in regional competitions every year. At age 19, Nicholas began training in Okinawan Kempo Karate Kobudo, quickly earning his Black Belt under Sensi Jorge Colon (5th degree Black belt under Master Odo 10th degree Black Belt)

Nicholas started his journey into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in late 2006 under Professor Jerry Moreno (3rd degree Black Belt under Luiz Palhares). While training under Professor Moreno he was a leader within the group and began competing on the International level. Nicholas also has found time to help his local military. He has volunteered his time with seminars at the MAI (Martial Arts Instructor) course for the United States Marines at Camp Lejeune. Nicholas earned his Black Belt by Luiz Palhares on April 27th 2013. Nicholas continues to train with Luiz Palhares on a bi-annual schedule.

Nicholas’ main martial arts focus since 2010 has been to teach Jiu-Jitsu to both adults and children focusing on fundamentals and skill mastery. He considers himself a student first and constantly works to refine his own technique and knowledge base. With an extensive martial arts background, he is well-rounded and disciplined. He also trains with other Black Belts all over the East Coast to continue developing his skill set.

Walters Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has a strong competition team that has given Nicholas the opportunity to coach competitors at every level. See our photo gallery for a few competition photos.

2019

GI Black Belt IBJJ Charlotte Open (1st Place)

ProJitsu 6 Black Belt Superfight (Winner)

2019 Bushido Black Belt Superfight Invitational (Winner)

GI Black Belt IBJJF DC Open (2nd Place)

GI Black Belt US Grappling Raleigh (1st Place)

GI Black Belt US Grappling Greensboro (3rd place)

2016

GI Black Belt IBJJF Charlotte Open (3rd place)

GI Black Belt US Grappling Greensboro (1st place)

GI Black Belt US Grappling Raleigh (1st place)

2015

GI Black Belt NAGA NC (2nd place)

No GI expert NAGA NC (2nd place)

2014

GI Black Belt NAGA NC (3rd place)

GI Black Belt IBJJF Miami Open (1st place)

GI Black Belt Absolute IBJJF Miami Open (3rd place)

2013

GI Black Belt NAGA NC (1st place)

GI Brown Belt IBJJF Chicago Open (3rd place)

No GI Brown Belt IBJJF Chicago Open (2nd place)

2012

No GI IBJJF NYC Pan Am (3rd place)

GI Brown Belt NAGA NC (1st place)

No GI expert NAGA NC (3rd place)

GI Absolute US Grappling NCSU (3rd place)

GI Brown Belt US Grappling NCSU (3rd place)

No GI Expert US Grappling NCSU (1st place)

No GI Expert NAGA Georgia (2nd place)

2011

No GI expert NAGA VA (2nd place)

2009

GI Blue Belt NAGA NC (1st place)

No GI Intermediate NAGA NC (2nd place)

2007

GI Blue Belt NAGA GA (3rd place)

GI Blue Belt Pendergrass classic (1st place)

No GI Local NC tournament (2nd place)

GI White Belt Local NC tournament (1st place)