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

GRAND MASTER NELSON PINTO

BIOGRAPHY: Grand 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:

Grand Master Instructor holding the esteemed 8th Dan in Hapkido, Chief Master Instructor 7th Dan in Modern FaRang Mu Sul and a 7th Dan in 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:

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 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: Grand 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

https://www.pintomartialarts.com
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