Nico Savage
Who Is Nico Savage
At 57 years young, Nico Savage embodies discipline, resilience, and purpose. A retired FBI Special Agent with a distinguished 29-year career, he served both domestically and internationally — including deployment to Afghanistan and operations throughout Central America targeting violent MS-13 gang activity.
He’s also a practicing attorney in good standing with the Florida Bar since 1996, a PPA Senior Pro with a 5.0 DUPR rating, and a PPR Level 1 certified pickleball instructor. A well-known name on the courts across St. Pete, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota, he now brings that same elite standard to everyday athletes.
Strong, lean, and driven, Nico Savage founded Savage Kulture Fitness to turn nearly three decades of discipline into your transformation — coaching one-on-one at his private studio, the Den of Gains, and running advanced competitive play at Tara Preserve. Same discipline, integrity, and commitment for every client.
The Record
Political Science to Juris Doctor
B.A. in Political Science (Honors) from the University of South Florida, then a Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law — earning a Book Award. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1996, and in good standing ever since.
FBI Special Agent
Nearly three decades of distinguished service. Advanced Defensive Tactics graduate (Quantico), expert in firearms handling and tactical deployment, court expert witness on maritime drug trafficking in the Middle District of Florida, and team leader on complex operations — placing in the top 10% of his age group on the FBI fitness test 20 straight years in the Tampa division.
Afghanistan — Bagram Airfield
Served overseas in one of the most demanding environments on earth, earning his TRX suspension training certification in-theater. Discipline and preparation weren’t optional — they were survival.
High-Stakes Operations
Led operations throughout Central America targeting violent MS-13 gang activity, plus pre-deployment tactical training in Spokane, Washington (2009–2010).
PPA Senior Pro · 5.0 DUPR
A well-known competitive player across the Tampa Bay area. Organizes advanced money-ball play at Tara Preserve and drills fellow senior pros preparing for APP and PPA tournaments.
Founder — Savage Kulture Fitness
Nico Savage turned nearly three decades of discipline into a movement — coaching one-on-one at his private studio, the Den of Gains, and building everyday people into the best version of themselves.
Certified Savage
PPR Level 1 Instructor
Professional Pickleball Registry Level 1 — certified teaching methodology for all levels.
PPA Senior Pro · 5.0 DUPR
Advanced competitive playing ability — a recognized name in senior pro singles & doubles.
FBI Advanced Defensive Tactics
Graduate of the FBI’s elite defensive tactics training at Quantico, VA.
Attorney — Florida Bar
Licensed attorney in good standing with the Florida Bar since 1996.
Juris Doctor
J.D. from Florida State University College of Law (Book Award); B.A. Political Science, USF (Honors).
FBI Level 3 Spanish
FBI-certified Level 3 Spanish speaker — fluent, mission-ready communication.
TRX Suspension Certified
Earned in-theater while deployed by the FBI at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan (2009).
Pre-Deployment Tactical Training
Advanced pre-deployment tactical training completed in Spokane, Washington (2009–2010).
The Four Pillars
“To live with integrity, lead with heart, and leave every person I meet stronger, better, and more inspired than before — striving every day to be a great human being.” — Nico Savage Turasz
Be the best version of yourself.
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