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Master Francisco Garcia Avila
  • One of the most decorated Martial Artists of Mexico, he started his studies in Shotokan Karate under the tutelage of Nubojiro Yatoh Sorume.

  • He is certified in both Shito Kai and Shito Ryu by the world Union Karate Organization W.U.K.O.

  • 7th Dan black belt in Hapkido certified by the International Hapkido federation (IHF) and Moo Moo Kwan Hapkido federation.

  • Founder of the Nuevo Leon Karate Association who's schools had over 600 students. for 16 years they participated in Latin American and Pan American tournaments. Monterrey, NL hall of fame member since 1970.

  • President of the Mexican Hapkido Association.

  • Became a member of the Martial arts Hall of fame in 2011 in Mexico.

  • Instructor in arrest and control techniques for security guards and bodyguards for such companies as: Coca Cola, Cuautehmoc Brewery, IMSA, Alestra Group, Axa Yazaki, HEB, AIEn Industries, Villacero, Escort Security Services, R&R Global Private Security amongst others.

  • Official Instructor for regional police forces including: State public Security (including high offices), local police, auxiliary police, miniterial police etc.

  • Coach and trainer of the Nuevo Leon SWAT for combat and demonstration competitions.

  • Received a diploma that certifies him as official international instructor of security forces, police and military by the Universal Martial Arts Association.

  • Level 2-A certified referee with the IHF.

  • Coach for the National Mexican team for the 8th IHF World Hapkido Championship in Battle Creek Michigan in 2010, obtaining 2nd place for team competition and 30 individual medals.

  • In 2011at the Canadian Open Hapkido Championship, obtaining 1st place for the team competition and 80 individual medals. In 2012 obtaining 1st place in the team competition and 20 medals.

  • Preparation for the Mexican National team for the 9th IHF World Hapkido Championship and the 1st Korea Open Moo Moo Kwan Championship in Seoul, South Korea in 2013 obtaining 2nd and 1st for team competition respectively.

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