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Nacho Serapio
Active Spanish Cinema / International Martial Arts Action Cinema
- FromMadrid, Spain
- Based inMadrid, Spain
- Age50 years
- Active1995–Present
- Updated
Nacho Serapio Biography Information
- Real Name: Ignacio Serapio
- Screen Name: Nacho Serapio
- Date of Birth: August 27, 1976
- Profession: Martial Artist, Actor, Stunt Coordinator, Director, Action Choreographer
- Debut Film: Karate Dog (Stunt Performer, 2004) / The Sanctuary (2009)
- Final Film: Active in contemporary action and martial arts projects
- Known Moniker: Pioneer of Xtreme Martial Arts (XMA) in Spain, Multi-time World Martial Arts Champion
Nacho Serapio Family Member Name
- Father: Information not publicly disclosed
- Mother: Information not publicly disclosed
- Spouse: Private / Not publicly disclosed
- Siblings: Information not publicly disclosed
- Children: Information not publicly disclosed
Nacho Serapio Education
- School Education: Completed primary and secondary education in Madrid, Spain
- Higher Education / Martial Arts Training: Formed in traditional and extreme martial arts across Spain and internationally; graduated with multiple Dan degrees in Taekwondo, Karate, and Wushu, alongside specialized athletic coaching certifications
Nacho Serapio Career Highlight
| Year | Milestone / Film Name | Significance |
| 1999 | WAKO & WKA World Championships | Clinched world championship titles in martial arts forms and weaponry |
| 2002 | XMA National Movement | Formed and popularized extreme martial arts exhibition teams across Europe |
| 2004 | Karate Dog | Early international cinematic stunt and stunt coordination work |
| 2009 | The Sanctuary | Action choreographies and stunt performances in international martial arts cinema |
| 2013 | Dragon Force | Primary acting role and martial arts direction |
| 2016 | Balas y Katanas | Lead actor, producer, and director showcasing fusion martial arts action |
| 2018 | The Challenge of the Dragon | Martial arts feature directing and action performance |
| 2021 | The Way of the Warrior Project | Extensive digital instructional and choreographic production work |
Nacho Serapio Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
| 1998 | WAKO World Championships | Hard Forms | Gold Medal | N/A | Won |
| 1999 | WKA World Championships | Musical Forms | World Title | N/A | Won |
| 2000 | ISKA European Championships | Extreme Martial Arts | Gold Medal | N/A | Won |
| 2001 | ISKA World Championships | Weapons & Forms | World Champion | N/A | Won |
| 2004 | Hall of Fame Martial Arts | Pioneer Award | Outstanding Martial Artist | N/A | Won |
| 2017 | Urban Action Showcase | Feature Film | Best Action Sequence | Balas y Katanas | Won |
| 2018 | Martial Arts Film Festival | Action Choreography | Best Fight Choreographer | Balas y Katanas | Won |
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About Nacho Serapio
What martial arts disciplines does Nacho Serapio specialize in?
He specializes in Taekwondo, Karate, Wushu, acrobatic tricking, and Xtreme Martial Arts (XMA), utilizing both empty-hand forms and traditional weaponry such as the katana, kama, and bo staff.
Is Nacho Serapio primarily an athlete or a filmmaker?
He started as an elite competitive martial artist and world champion before transitioning into stunt coordination, acting, directing, and running martial arts training academies.
Which movie is Nacho Serapio most recognized for directing and starring in?
He is best recognized for the independent action-comedy martial arts feature Balas y Katanas (2016), where he served as lead actor, action director, and producer.
Has Nacho Serapio trained other actors and stunt performers?
Yes, through his masterclasses and fight choreographies, he has coached and prepared numerous European stunt performers, action doubles, and competitive martial artists.
What are his major competitive sports achievements?
He has earned multiple World and European titles under sanctioning bodies like WAKO, WKA, and ISKA, dominating musical forms, creative weaponry, and extreme martial arts divisions.
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