Dear Mr. Marques:

I would like to commend you on the training seminar in unarmed self-defense you presented to agents of the Washington Field Division during June of this year. The agents in attendance, which included instructors from the DEA academy, in Quantico, Va., were uniform in their enthusiastic support of your methods and training techniques. As you know it is imperative that our field agents maintain the "tactical edge" needed to safely perform their enforcement duties. It was apparent to those in attendance at your seminar that your system of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu promises to be a valuable tool for Law Enforcement professionals who face an increasingly hostile and dangerous criminal threat. Please, also extend my thanks to Mr. Robert Crawford of your training staff for his assistance in the presentation of your seminar. We look forward to consulting with you in the future on matters relating to self-defense and the Martial Arts.

My name is xxxxxx. I am a Sergeant in the Baltimore City Police Department. After serving 2 years as a narcotics detective, in one of the most successful drug squads in the city, I was promoted to Sergeant. I have dealt with some of the most violent criminals throughout our city. I know what it is to hit a door with a ram, run up the steps, and then have to roll around on the bathroom floor while the suspect tries to flush thousands of dollars worth of dope down the toilet. I am a current student under Roberto "Maguilla" Marques and I encourage any law enforcement officer thinking on the next level of survival to consider the following. Recently , while an officer was making an arrest, I watched the crowd to ensure nothing was thrown. I saw one guy say to another, "He's gonna twist his hand and push his elbow now." He quickly grabbed another guy's arm and duplicated what the officer was doing. It hit home immediately! In a tough neighborhood with plenty of drugs and guns there will be plenty of arrests. This means that the criminals not being locked up are watching. They see our techniques and remember them. So, when the day comes to arrest the guy who has been watching you, he knows what comes after step one. He's either going to comply or resist and fight. If I come into this situation with somebody who knows my departmental techniques, I need a back-up plan. I believe that Maguilla is teaching me that back-up plan. In my experience, one on one with a suspect used to mean a dirty shirt and a hole in my uniform pants while rolling on the ground. The guy is either striking or just trying to get away. Now, with Maguilla's training, if I hit the ground, even if one my back, I can control and opponent. If the guy wants to punch, then I can use the Vale Tudo techniques Maguilla teaches me. If your departmental training is failing you in a life or death situation, Maguilla's training could save your life. From handgun retention while at the same time subduing a suspect, to sports jiu-jitsu, all the way to full-blown Brazilian Vale Tudo, Maguilla is who I trust. This is my personal endorsement of Maguilla. You are never mistreated. Maguilla and his staff are patient and vigilant during all training sessions. I hope to see you in class soon. Please be safe and try to wait for back up whenever possible.

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Declaration This is declaring that Professor Roberto Marques Da Silva is a specialist in instructing Jiu-Jitsu, administering many classes in Jiu-Jitsu and self defense, for the Civil Police without charge.

" The Metropol 1 works in one of the most violent areas of Brazil. This area is laden with drug dealers and crime. It's called Complexo Do Alemao. I'm proud to have helped the officers to become ready for any situations involving close contact."

-Maguilla

DECLARACAO

Declaro para os devidos fins, os bons prestimos do Professor Roberto Marques Da Silva, Faixa preta de jiu-jitsu, e Defesa Pessoal que demonstrando Extrema boa vontade, transmitiu aos policiais lotados no Nucleo De Entorpecentes desta Unidade Policial nocoes de Defesa Pessoal e Jiu-Jitsu.

To whom it my concern

Professor Roberto Marques Da Silva Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu,showing extremely good intentions, instructed Police agents of Bureau of Drug Enforcement from this Police Unit 25*D.P. on Defensive Tactics course.

To whom it may concern:

Roberto Marques Da Silva is a currently working for Georgetown University Law Center as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor. He is teaching our students, staff and Faculty Self-Defense. I have Found Roberto to be Conscientious, hard working, and sincere.

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Patrolling the dangerous streets of Rio De Janeiro is a hard job. It was a great honor for me to work on these streets, helping the Citizens from my country walk and live safely.

Dear Mr. Marques

I have been a federal law enforcement officer for nearly 14 years, and Defensive Tactics Instructor for 5 years. Throughout my life I have studied various martial arts as means of self-defense and self-discipline. Upon becoming a special agent with the Treasure Department, my desire to become more proficient in non-lethal control techniques intensified. I must admit, I thought I was well prepared until I had the pleasure of training at your school.

Maguilla Jiu Jitsu is the ultimate form of non-lethal control. One of your students effortlessly took e to the ground and controlled my every movement. Your student managed to do this without using strike, and without using any form of pain compliance. As you know, the ability to control an individual in this manner is crucial in my profession.

I look forward to studying under you and having you train the special agents in my agency.