CHIEF MASTER NELSON PINTO

BIOGRAPHY: Chief Master Nelson Pinto, has dedicated over three decades to mastering a diverse array of martial arts disciplines. In his experience includes Modern FaRang Mu Sul, Hapkido, Taekwondo, Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Aikido, Haidong Gum Do, Karate, Filipino Martial Arts, Filipino Boxing, and JKD/Wing Chun.

Martial Arts Accomplishments:

• Headmaster Instructor holding the esteemed 6th Dan in Modern FaRang Mu Sul and a Chief Master with a 7th Dan in Hapkido and Taekwondo, awarded by Grand Master Michael De Alba, the Founder of Modern FaRang Mu Sul.

• Guro in Stockton Multi Style Escrima, delving into Filipino Martial Arts, including Giron Escrima, SLD: Serrada, Largo Mano, and Decuerdas under the mentorship of Master June Gotico, Guro Terry Joven, and Guro Eugene Inis.

• A Master Instructor, with a 5th Dan in Kickboxing & Full Contact through the WKA - World Kickboxing & Karate Association. He also holds a 1st Dan in TKD ITF/WTF under Kru Carlos Pedro and GM Chung Sun Yong, the esteemed Founder of TKD in Portugal.

• 5th Dan - Hanminjok Hapkido Association - Ki-Do Federation by GM In Sun Seo.

• 5th Level in Balintawak Cuentada Arnis under GM Taboada and Guro Soriano.

  A Multifaceted Journey:

Chief Master Pinto's achievements extend beyond martial arts. He possesses expertise in Healing Arts, including massage therapy and stretching. A decorated competitor, he has excelled in sparring, forms, self-defense, and breaking. He was part of the National Portuguese selection team in France (Paris) and Spain (Almunecar), in August of 2023 he was the Grand Champion of the Masters Division (50th Anniversary NKMAA - National Korean Martial Arts Association in Canada).

With some background in Law Enforcement and Security in the USA, he has shared his self-defense knowledge globally through seminars for military, law enforcement, and civilians across Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean, USA, Mexico, and Canada, earning accolades from governmental entities.

Teaching Philosophy: Chief Master Pinto prioritizes creating a safe, family-oriented environment where students of all ages can achieve their self-defense goals while enjoying their journey. His teaching emphasizes life skills, leadership, focus, discipline, self-confidence, and overall well-being for the body and mind.

Some achievements:

• Developed online training programs and instructional videos.

• Featured in martial arts magazines, books, and various media platforms. Wrote a chapter for a book with multiple famous martial artists and MA action actors (Secrets of the Martial Arts Masters) and he is on the book ‘’The World’s Greatest Martial Artists’’ collection.

• National and International Seminars to Civilian, Military and Law Enforcement: Europe, USA, Canada, Mexico, Middle East (Kuwait) & Puerto Rico.

• Several Times World, National, International and Regional Champion in different categories and organizations.

• 2 times in the National Portuguese Selection Team: SUSKA in Almunecar, Spain, TKD-MUDO in Paris, France and part of the USA representation Masters Team in Busan, South Korea 2013.

• Received governmental awards for his contributions.

For more information, visit Pinto Martial Arts LLC at www.pintomartialarts.com