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.
