Mario Certa

Mario is a very good teacher and examiner. Always fair and understanding and his main goal is to get his students being good and indipendent instructurs in the future. He manged that perfectly and with alot of knowledge and heart. Thank you Mario!

Ringrazio IKO per la professionalità che offre, con una lode di merito al nostro istruttore che ha reso entusiasmante e interessante il corso, fornendo noi nuovi strumenti e aprendo la strada a un modo diverso di vedere la nostra passione.

The kitesurfing course has been exciting. I really appreciated the friendly and inclusive approach of the instructors, combined with their high level of professionalism. All the topics were explained clearly and demonstrated practically, always in a safe manner and supervised by Mario Certa. It was a great experience, and I’m very thankful to Mario and his instructors.

Inammissibile che pagando una tassa d'iscrizione così alta, la parte online, cioè i vari test e la parte dell'esame online, sia stata così difficile da accedere e consultare. Mi sembra sbagliato inoltre poter revisare le risposte di un test solo immediatamente dolo averlo concluso e non in un secondo momento. Come faccio ad imparare se non posso consultare i miei errori?

Course was extremely valuable! Examinater Mario was really awesome, using his personal experience and expression to explain clearly all the things. Made it shorter, simple and memorable for everyone, giving examples from real situations. I am very happy and satisfied that i was lucky to have a person from like him during course. Big shouts out for him and all IKO, keeping job professional.

Ottimo corso di kite. Rosario, aspirante istruttore ha dimostrato di avere ottime capacità didattiche e pratiche, trasmettendo sicurezza. Tutto è avvenuto con la supervisione dell'istruttore Mario, che con la sua disciplina e professionalità ha dato struttura e serietà al percorso. Nella seconda giornata ho avuto il piacere di essere seguita anche da Danilo, che con il suo approccio disponibile e competente ha arricchito ulteriormente la mia formazione.

Un grazie immenso a Mario Certa, examiner straordinario, per avermi guidato in un corso che è andato ben oltre il kite. Un percorso formativo intenso, ricco di tecnica, passione e crescita personale. Non solo ho migliorato le mie competenze come kiter e futuro istruttore, ma ho anche scoperto nuovi aspetti di me stesso. Un’esperienza che mi ha lasciato dentro vento, mare e tanta forza. Grazie di cuore!

Corso ITC seguito con il preparatissimo Mario Certa nella scuola di Gizzeria Kiteschool gestita dal sempre disponibile Paolo Dodaro. 5 giorni di full immersion che mi hanno dato un base completa necessaria per l’insegnamento di questo bellissimo sport. Esperienza di vita oltre che professionale, resa tale grazie all’empatia e alla professionalità dell’esaminatore, consiglio vivamente il corso con Mario Certa e consiglio lo spot di Gizzeria Kiteschool in quanto molto attrezzata, con vento spesso costante ed enorme spiaggia dove praticare il kitesurf in sicurezza. Un’esperienza che rifarei ad occhi chiusi!

During the IKO Assistant Instructor Course, I had the privilege of learning from Mario Certa, whose exceptional passion, dedication, and vast experience truly set him apart as an examiner. Mario shared an extraordinary amount of knowledge about kitesurfing and kite flight theory—every detail was delivered with clarity and precision, allowing me to understand the key principles of kite aerodynamics, safety, and technique. His teaching style is deeply empathetic and motivating, inspiring me not only to improve my technical skills but also to embrace the responsibilities and values of an IKO Assistant. Through Mario’s patient guidance, I grasped crucial concepts about equipment handling, safety procedures, and the importance of strict adherence to IKO standards. The wealth of priceless information that Mario offered made a profound impact on my progression in kitesurfing, helping me become a safer, more competent rider and assistant. With Mario’s expert coaching during the course, I feel empowered to continue my journey in kitesurfing education, equipped with the solid foundation, confidence, and passion that he transmits in every moment of his teaching.

During my IKO instructor training course I had the great fortune of being guided by Mario Certa as examiner, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Mario delivered every concept with outstanding clarity and precision, with a contagious passion and total dedication that made the course a truly unique experience. From the very first day, he created an atmosphere of trust and empathy, always making himself available and guiding us like a real coach, capable of motivating and supporting every candidate throughout the journey. His extensive experience in both kitesurfing and teaching was evident in every explanation, always supported by concrete examples and practical applications. What I especially appreciated was his ability to constantly highlight the importance of the IKO standards, showing us not only how to respect them but also why they are essential to ensure safety, quality, and professionalism on an international level. Thanks to Mario and IKO’s methodology, I was able to turn my dream into reality: becoming a kitesurfing instructor. His guidance, support, and passion truly made the difference, making this course not only a high-level technical training but also a deeply motivating and transformative human experience.