Guro T. Kent Nelson's began studying the martial arts in 1984 at the age of 7 years old, and has been on a continuous journey ever since. Throughout his life he has maintained a passion for not only training in various martial arts, but also in passing on the knowledge and the many lifestyle benefits it provides to his students. For Guro Kent, martial arts is not simply something you do, it’s something you become.  It is something you are. It is a way of life. 

Nelson has achieved many accomplishments over the years, with promises of more to come.  He is the founder of KSK Martial Arts, teaching students from all walks of life, through private lessons, classes, camps, and seminars.  Between his full-time school, and his Affiliate Programs, Nelson’s teaching has taken him to several places around the United States, as well as Europe, and has allowed him to train civilians, law enforcement, military personnel, executive protection experts, and Hollywood actors. 

Additionally, Guro Kent is the only civilian to have a program endorsed by the Michigan Sheriff's Association, to teach within the police academies.

T. Kent Nelson’s Instructional DVDs have sold in over 20 countries, and his KSK Online Learning Center provides online training to subscribers all over the globe in Kali & JKD concepts. His views on training methods were even featured in the book “The Way to Black Belt” (written by Lawrence A. Kane & Kris Wilder)