Nelson Hill

Hill holds a BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design & Illustration and is fluent in four languages. He is also an established character designer, with such credits as DreamWorks, Disney, Viacom, and the top cartoon of the 90’s, Rugrats. His true passion still remains in the martial arts, and the spiritual practices that inspired them.

Nelson Hill has been involved in the martial arts since the age of 5, when he started with Judo, while living in Rio de Janeiro with his mother. Over the years, through his travels around the world, he has studied Capoeira, Savate, Shaolin & Wing Chun Kung Fu, Jujutsu, Mugendo Kickboxing. In 1987 he became WAKO European Champion, and held the title until his move to the United States in 1992.

Upon his arrival to Los Angeles, he sought out the best instructors, from Dennis “The Hurricane” Lane, to Benny “The Jet”, but eventually settled under the teachings of Sensei Chadwick Minge of Studio City Martial Arts in TenShiWa Taijutsu, and after 10 years of study, received his Shodan ranking black belt. During his career as a martial artist, he has taught such celebrities as Rachel Hunter, Alex Van Halen, Val Kilmer, Chris O’Donnell and Shoshonna Loenstein to name a few. He has appeared in a few movies, none of which will be mentioned for your safety!

In 2002 deciding to further his knowledge of the human anatomy, he trained and became certified with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He thought that after years of training to hurt people he better complete the circle and learn how to better peoples health, as well as himself.

In 2003, Nelson began his studies under Mike DeMora of the National College of Exercise Professionals (NCEP). The 18-month course covers all aspect of training, from cardio, nutrition, sport specific training, to a holistic approach to life. NCEP is the only certification considered for the Exercise Therapist license. It is with this knowledge, that the inspiration for BAC was born. Combining the extensive knowledge of functional anatomy, with the artistry of dance & martial arts, brings a new and holistic approach to fitness & wellness.