MakoAmerica

Martial Arts Knights’ Order. (M.A.K.O.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to build strong moral character in our youth through martial arts. We provide a program that replaces many missing elements in our students’ lives by offering a mentoring role model, a greater chance to succeed in reaching their goals, and developing discipline through physical & mental conditioning. Most importantly, MAKO gives our students hope for their futures and an opportunity to believe in themselves.

Grandmaster Pinilla is the founder of Martial Arts Knights’ Order. (M.A.K.O.) He has been involved in the Martial Arts and art of self-defense since 1969, specially as a Taekwondist (8th DanTaekwondo – Black Bell) and Judoka (4thtDan Black Belt), since 1979 (Stuttgart-Germany) as an International TKD Referee (Former Referee Chairman of Texas State Taekwondo Association and Catalonian State Federation ).Driven by his mission found “M.A.K.O.” – Spain – in 1991 under Spanish Laws in Barcelona, Spain and then registered in America in the year 2005.

Grand Master Pinilla is a dedicated teacher, philosopher and leader in the development of martial arts as a lifestyle based on discipline, wisdom and good physical and mental health to become better human beings. In that path This website has been created to assist new and experienced martial arts enthusiasts and dedicated to martial artists everywhere. His motto is, “ONLY SPORTS CAN UNITE THE WORLD”, Grand Master Pinilla is a big supporter on the Olympics movement around the world. He is currently working in the Martial Arts After School program lead by Big Thoughts, Thriving Minds and Dallas Arts Partners. Also in Garland ISD for Martial Arts Program. So you are all very welcome !

Martial Arts Knights Order (MAKO) in 2009 kicked-off an After School Program at the Garland School District GISD – in the Freeman Elementary School, supported by the GISD TECHNOLOGY CENTER. There, we have benefited more than 200 students and parents.
Since 2010 through our Black Belt students have extended the program with the help of organizations “Big Thought” and “Thriving Minds” to the School District in Dallas-DISD – EB COMSTOCK Middle School, J.L. Long Middle School, W.W. BUSHMAN Elementary School, and EDWARD TITCHE Elementary School, benefiting more than 300 students in rotary scales.
 In 2011 with the Summer Camp Program, CASA VIEW Elementary School, over 350 students participated and enjoyed this benefit. By 2012 there is the prospect of increasing the number of schools that will benefit from this program.
The basis of this program is the Judo and Taekwondo as Olympic sports, and Kung Fu, Jiu Jitsu, Hapkido and Martial Arts Capoeira as complementary. In the month of April was held THE FIRST SCHOOL DIADA MAKO, (10 schools around Metroplex) in which students competed in martial arts skills and Basic Gymnastics General. Summer Camp was held on July at HERBERTH MARCUS Elementary DISD. The development of this program aims to teach students, and physical safe martial skills, courtesy, mutual respect, restraint and a spirit of constant improvement both physically and mentally, socially and culturally.



                                                                                     Students Will:
                                                                                     Learn basic and advanced physical skills in martial arts.
                                                                                     Develop muscular strength, dinamic energy, agiliry and flexibility.
                                                                                     Understand the mechanics and techniques of body movements.
                                                                                     Acquire knowledge in Taekwondo, Judo, Capoeira, Yoga, Kung-fu.
                                                                                     Develop peripheral vision, concentration and the ability to avoid distraction.
                                                                                     Achieve courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control, indomitable spirit.
                                                                                     Be able to compete in local, state and national competitions.