Felton Messina, aside from being known as one of the pioneers of Karatedo in Puerto Rico, is also known as the "father" of Karatedo in the Dominican Republic. He earned this mention because he was the first person who took Karate to the Dominican Republic and spread it throughout the whole nation, having the Kenpo Karatedo Association, in which he directed, more than 6,500 students throughout the whole nation. He is also responsible of introducing Karatedo to the military forces of the Dominican Republic, training them in self-defense and competitive Karate. Felton Messina was also coach of the Dominican Karate Team training them, in various occasions, to go to the Panamerican and World karatedo tournaments, where his students won in several occasions.