""The Scholar Warrior Path, be Grateful and give credit to your Roots""

Written By Nelson Pinto

""The Scholar Warrior Path, be Grateful and give credit to your Roots""
After a talk with a Martial Artist friend, I see so clear the many realities in Martial Arts and other organizations, sadly this is becoming a new normal. It's not only lucky the one that got a Mentor but also the Mentor that get a student, someone that hopefully will perpetuate his legacy and take this gift to the next generation. Many are so self centered that they tend to see in one unilateral way, the teacher or the student, it's here where the concept of family and free ego must come in, where the student his loyal, humble and respectful to his teacher as a father, even if he/she surpasses the mentor, but the Teacher as a father must also let his son/daughter grow with no micromanagement, yes with guidance and advice, with trust in the process, like a good father he will want for his son/daughter to be happy, successful, path his own way, carve his/her own mark and always return home to visit the old father 😊I see so many students ungrateful for what was given to them and also the ones that know all in their pure ignorance, big ego, power mongers and the teachers that try to keep their students under control, that cut their wings and keep them in cages with fear to be surpassed.
It's time to let it go, time to be grateful, to recognize the roots, to open hand, to be family, to be yourself, to enjoy life with no dramas, you are not in control of nothing, life is beautiful, but fragile, life is a microsecond in the infinite of existence of this Universe.
As a Man on my way to 50, I can see so much clearly, with different eyes, to take the best decisions for my life, to follow my heart, to follow the ones that appreciate me, drop the toxicity, walk my path, to HELP the ones that come to me and to be GRATEFUL 🙏 for the ones that brought me to this present position ❤
Thank you to my family, friends, loved ones, Teachers and students.
FaRang Power & Stockton Strong
NPinto

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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