Korean Martial Arts Festival in Crestview, Florida - #KMAF 2022

Written By Nelson Pinto

Hello World from Florida, USA :)

Last April 22nd-24th, 2022 in Crestview, Florida I was honored to participated in the annual Korean Martial Arts Festival organized by Grand Master Thomas Gordon (Gordon Martial Arts), this event is been held for 15 years with some of the exponential Top Korean Martial Arts Teachers and also from other Martial Arts.

This year we had the special appearance of Dr He-Young Kimm, UFC Legend Dan Severn, GM Michael De Alba (my Modern FaRang Mu Sul Teacher), GM Jimm McMurray, GM Kevin Janisse, GM Joe Cayer, GM William Widmeyer, GM Jimmie Faralli, Master Stinson, CM John Orndoff, Master John Ellis Master, Master Chris DuFour, Master Calvin Longton, Master Alain Burrese, Master Amanda Howard, SBN Luke West and SBN Kyra Flamel.

I have to say that after participating in many seminars all over the World, during these last 29 years, this was one of the best, in special the brotherhood and sisterhood among the participants and teachers, with no egomaniacs, a clear example of the great work presented by Grand Master Thomas Gordon and his Martial Arts family.

I’m very excited that I was invited by Grand Master Gordon to be one of the Teachers for the next year #KMAF2023 to teach and learn by the side of all these Living Legends, part of our Korean Martial Arts community, independently I was so honored to be one of the participants and also my Teacher’s Uke. Let me share one of the Video Links that I have on YouTube from this event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ofZouulh0M&t=17s

I want to add that this year the event gave a special homage to the late Grand Master Inwan Kim, that fought cancer and became an inspiration for many through sharing his struggles and victories on social media. He demonstrated true courage and indomitable fighting spirit against this enemy and died with honor. We all express our deepest condolences to the family of Grand Master Inwan Kim and to his students.

To all of you, keep training hard, follow your heart and be kind,

FaRang

Kwan Jang Nelson Pinto #Pinto Martial Arts

Nelson Pinto

Master Nelson Pinto is the owner of Pinto Martial Arts LLC and during these last 30 years he studied several martial arts: Modern FaRang Mu Sul, Hapkido, Karate, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Aikido, Haidong Gum Do, Taekwondo, Filipino Martial Arts (Kali/Arnis/Escrima), Filipino Boxing/Silat and JKD/Wing Chun.

Head Master Instructor 6th Dan in Modern FaRang Mu Sul, 7th Dan in Hapkido and Taekwondo, under Grand Master Michael De Alba 10th Dan - Founder of Modern FaRang Mu Sul.

Guro in Stockton Multi Style Escrima (Filipino Martial Arts: Giron Escrima & SLD: Serrada, Largo and Decuerdas) under Master June Gotico, Guro Terry Joven, Guro Eugene Inis.

Master Instructor 5th Dan in Kickboxing & Full Contact - WKA- World Kickboxing & Karate Association & 1st Dan in TKD ITF/WTF & under Kru Carlos Pedro in Portugal.

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

1st Dan TKD WTF under GM Chung Sun Yong - Founder of TKD in Portugal

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

Master Pinto with all his experience in Martial Arts, Healing Arts, Sports Competition (sparring in empty hand & with weapons, kata and breaking), Ex Law Enforcement and 2 decades teaching defensive tactics to military, law enforcement and civilians in several parts of the World, gave him extra tools for an effective approach to teach Martial Arts & Self Defense, in a way that his students from all ages can learn and reach their goals for an effective self-defense and in the same time having fun in a safe family environment, learning life skills like leadership, becoming more focus, disciplined, healthier, flexible, more fit and improving their Body & Mind.

Some achievements:

• Online training, Production & Video Edition for long distance training support.

• Participation and appearance in several MA Magazines, Books, Instructional Videos, Radio and TV interviews.

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

• Several Times World, National and Regional Champion in different categories & Governmental Awards.

• 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.

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