Master Mehrdad's Achievements

Ancient Hap Kido-Shaolin Kung-Fu Association was established in 1992 by Master Mehrdad Khan Moayedi. Originally from Persia , he traveled the world and learned true Martial Arts & Muay Thai from various Grand Masters ultimately training with Grand Master In Suk Pak in Toronto , Canada . There he earned his 6 th Degree Black Belt and Masters Certification. Master Mehrdad then specialized in various styles of Arts that he mastered throughout his journey (Hapkido, Kung-Fu, Tae Keuk Do, Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai and Persian Kushti Kaj). He then developed his own style, and formed the World Shin Do Kumaté Association Inc. He is currently ranked an 8th Dan Black Belt.

Master Mehrdad K. Moayedi is a traditional Martial Arts and Muay Thai practitioner that has brought the amateur and professional Art of Muay Thai to new markets worldwide via his televised Shin Do Kumaté events.  Master Mehrdad was the first promoter/fighter to produce a professional Muay Thai event in the State of Florida in 2002 and has since produced 15 shows that are currently available via a multiple media platform and distributed to television networks worldwide.  Female Muay Thai fighters were given opportunities that were never available to them prior to Shin Do Kumaté, as he provided females with matches and title bouts.  Since 1992, Master Mehrdad brought Muay Thai, true traditional MMA and has operated a successful Martial Arts, Muay Thai training facility in Tampa Bay, Florida where he currently trains both amateur and professional fighters.

Master Mehrdad then founded MKM Knockout Promotions LLC which produces the Shin Do Kumaté fighting event. Shin Do Kumaté features professional male and female Muay Thai fighters from around the world and the series of events are broadcasted via television networks worldwide. “The Quest for the Greatest Martial Arts Warrior” was borne and Master Mehrdad seeks fighters who embody the spirit of traditional wisdom, humility and honor, as he believes this is the way of the fighting spirit.

Master Mehrdad teaches that martial arts brings true balance to all aspects of life, including personal and business relationships. Additionally, Master Mehrdad has developed a fighting/self defense system that he finds to be more effective than other styles by eliminating many ineffective moves that other styles rely upon. His art incorporates techniques and strategies of such styles as Hapkido, Kung-Fu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Kushti Kaj (grappling) and Western boxing. His teachings also include Yoga, Tai Chi, and Chi Kung - the roots of internal power.

All styles of Martial Arts have benefits and Master Mehrdad encourages children and adults to practice any discipline. He does however always seek to remove limitations within disciplines. For example, Tae Kwon Do relies on leg techniques; Karate uses primarily rigid/straight-forward movements; Aikido focuses on circular and hand movements and western boxing focuses on upper body techniques. Judo and other grappling arts focus on submissions and throws. Although all of these arts and techniques are good, each has its own limitations. Kung-Fu styles emphasize on form and weapons training, and most Hapkido schools teach the same styles differently depending on the instructor and the level of his/her training. Master Mehrdad’s unique style is very effective, dynamic and complete without limitations.

Before people understood and popularized Mixed Martial Arts, Master Mehrdad was living it, breathing it and teaching it.  To him, many people do not understand the real concept of Mixed Martial Arts.  He views today’s MMA as Full Contact Wrestling and a branch off of WWE and Toughman competitions and is concerned about the desperation of new promoters attempting to put unqualified fighters in a cage with no prior experience. The true interpretation of Mixed Martial Arts is a strong discipline of other existing arts, such as Karate, Kung fu, Tae Kwon do, Judo and Jiu-Jitsu, and matching highly experienced Martial Artists from two different backgrounds with each other to see which style reigns. This is not what is being represented today or taught today.

Master Mehrdad Khan Moayedi has devoted over 30 years of his life to the study and teaching of Martial Arts and actively participates in traditional Martial Arts systems. He currently fights in full-contact events and he is well recognized for his knowledge and mastery of Martial Arts, and is a well respected businessman. Master Mehrdad received a 2003 Businessman of the Year award and he received the National Leadership Award. He was recognized as a top U.S. Business Leader in The Wall Street Journal in March, 2003.

Students of Master Mehrdad Khan Moayedi learn that Martial Arts is not only about fighting, it is a way of life. It is a journey to find peace within you and gain patience, confidence and self esteem. Martial arts is like a powerful oak tree with strong roots and many branches, and fighting is only one branch. You will learn to discover the power within yourself by training with Master Mehrdad’s traditional techniques.

Testing is only granted to students that have shown good performance, good conduct, and strong will. This school is dedicated to teach students that life is about commitment, dedication, dreams and goals. These teachings are what the foundation of this school is based on.