GM Nelson Pinto

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Grand Master Nelson Pinto – 8th Degree

Florida, USA

Martial Arts Credentials

  • 8th Dan Hapkido, Grand Master Instructor, under Kuk Sa Nim Michael De Alba (10th Dan), awarded in 2025.
  • 7th Dan Modern FaRang Mu Sul, Chief Master Instructor, under Kuk Sa Nim Michael De Alba, Founder of Modern FaRang Mu Sul, awarded in 2025.
  • 7th Dan Taekwondo, under Kuk Sa Nim Michael De Alba, awarded in 2025.
  • Guro – Stockton Multi-Style Escrima, including Giron Escrima and SLD (Serrada, Largo, and Decuerdas), under Master June Gotico, Guro Terry Joven, and Guro Eugene Inis.
  • 5th Dan Kickboxing WKA (World Kickboxing & Karate Association), under Kru Carlos Pedro, Portugal.
  • 1st Dan Taekwondo (ITF/WTF), under Kru Carlos Pedro, Portugal, and Grand Master Chung Sun Yong, founder of Taekwondo in Portugal.
  • 5th Dan Hanminjok Hapkido Association – Ki-Do Federation, certified by Grand Master In Sun Seo.
  • 5th Level Balintawak Cuentada Arnis, under Grand Master Taboada and Guro Soriano.

Experience & Competition

Grand Master Pinto’s background encompasses martial arts, self-defense, physical fitness, healing arts, and competitive training, including empty-hand and weapons sparring, forms, and breaking.

He represented Portugal twice on the National Team, competing at the SUSKA Inter-Styles Championship in Spain (GM Chuck Norris and GM Raul Gutierrez organization) and TKD-Mudo in Paris, France, in addition to participating in numerous other martial arts competitions throughout his career.

A former law enforcement officer and security professional, GM Pinto has taught and trained extensively across Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean, the United States, Mexico, and Canada. His professional experience contributes to a practical and realistic approach to martial arts and self-defense instruction.

He is also a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, integrating principles of physical conditioning, mobility, strength, flexibility, and performance into his martial arts instruction.

Teaching Philosophy

GM Pinto’s instruction emphasizes practical self-defense, technical proficiency, discipline, focus, leadership, physical fitness, flexibility, and mental resilience. His teaching environment is structured, respectful, and family-oriented, with an emphasis on helping each student develop both martial arts skills and personal confidence.

Pinto Martial Arts – Lady Lake, Florida
For additional information: www.pintomartialarts.com