Nino is an AFAA Ceritifed Personal Trainer, and teaches youth fitness and kickboxing classes at City Fitness, its corporate sites, and at American University. He has studied Jow Ga Kung Fu since 1996, and has competed with Team Jow Ga in tournaments since 1997 ranking and receiving medals every year he has competed. He is currently studying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Cesar Cabrera and is a Blue Belt under Team Renzo Gracie DC.