Historical promotional Modern FaRang Mu Sul Black Belt Testings #49th in Hollister, California - July 17th, 2022

Written By Nelson Pinto

Hello World from Florida, USA :)

Very happy and so proud of my FMS family, this was for sure a historical event, so much decades if not hundreds of years of sacrifice and dedication between all the participants, that came from all over USA and overseas. It was the 1st time in FMS history that we had the biggest group testing for Master ranks, the 1st Women tested for Master rank (Master Katarzyna Klepczyk of FMS Poland), not to say that Master Patrick Schleeter (FMS-Hollister, CA) and I were the 1st ones to complete the FMS Curriculum and tested for the rare 6th Dan (Head Master), is been a decade since the last time we both tested.

Also congratulations to all of you: Master Joe Gumina (FMS WHQ Santa Rosa, CA), Master Dennis Vega (FMS Puerto Rico) 4th Dan, Master Dr. Michael Nickels (FMS Pennsylvania) 4th Dan, Master Neal Kelso (FMS Hollister) 4th Dan, Master Michael Amaral (FMS Hollister) 4th Dan, Inst. Brandon De Alba (who also tested for his brother Thomas De Alba in Heaven, this for me was emotional, I’m very proud of you SBN Brandon - FMS WHQ Santa Rosa, CA) 3rd Dan, and Inst. Antonio Castro (FMS WHQ Santa Rosa, CA) 1st Dan that did an amazing Black Belt testing with 62 years young, so much better that many youngsters, you demonstrated lots of heart.

To throw to the mix, we had the special presence of Prof. Carlos Navarro and Grand Master Rubie Navarro (Kenpo Navarro), for those that don't know, Prof. Carlos Navarro was my Teacher’s Grand Master De Alba first martial arts teacher, such a honor to have you in our BB testing.

I would like to say thank you to my Teacher, my dear wife, family, friends and students that stood by my side, for these last 29 years in my humble martial arts journey, all the support you gave it made all the difference.

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

Farang 4 Ever!

Soo Suk Kwan Jang Pinto

Nelson Pinto

GRAND MASTER NELSON PINTO

BIOGRAPHY: Nelson Pinto has dedicated over three decades to mastering a diverse array of martial arts disciplines. His extensive experience includes Modern FaRang Mu Sul (also known as Fighting Martial Systems / Hybrid System), Hapkido, Taekwondo, Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Aikido, Haidong Gumdo, Karate, Filipino Martial Arts/Escrima, Filipino Boxing, and Jeet Kune Do / Wing Chun concepts.

Martial Arts Accomplishments:

Nelson Pinto, together with Patrick Schleeter, were among the first practitioners worldwide to be officially certified as Grand Masters under Grand Master (Kuk Sa Nim) Michael De Alba, and to successfully complete the full Modern FaRang Mu Sul 7th Dan Chief Master curriculum. This milestone represents one of the earliest formal global recognitions of Grand Master-level achievement within the Modern FaRang Mu Sul system, under the leadership of Grand Master Michael De Alba, Founder of FMS.

Guro in Stockton Multi Style Escrima, having trained deeply in Filipino Martial Arts including Giron Escrima, Serrada, Largo Mano, Decuerdas, and Mano a Mano (Filipino Boxing), under the mentorship of Master June Gotico, Guro Terry Joven, and Guro Eugene Inis.

A Master Instructor, with a 5th Dan in Kickboxing 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:

Grand 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 a background in Martial arts, Law Enforcement and Security he has shared his self-defense knowledge globally through seminars in Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean, USA, Mexico, and Canada.

Teaching Philosophy: GM Nelson 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 past achievements:

• Developed online training programs and instructional video systems.

• Featured in martial arts magazines, books, and various media platforms.

• Contributed a chapter to Secrets of the Martial Arts Masters, alongside renowned martial artists and action film figures

• Featured in The World’s Greatest Martial Artists collection

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

• Held World, National, International, and Regional titles and top placements across multiple categories and martial arts organizations.

• Member of the National Portuguese Selection Team (SUSKA – GM Chuck Norris & GM Raul Gutierrez) in Almuñécar, Spain; TKD-MUDO in Paris, France; and part of the USA Masters Representation Team in Busan, South Korea (2013)

• Recipient of governmental awards for contributions to martial arts and community development.

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

https://www.pintomartialarts.com
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