Nathaniel has been training in the martial art style of Isshinryu Karate since 1995. In 2004, his Sensei gave Nathaniel the honor of becoming an instructor, where he learned about his love and enjoyment of passing on knowledge to others. He participated in many tournaments and in 2006 he was invited by the WKO (World Karate Association) to join their USA contingent travelling to Japan for tournaments in Tokyo & Osaka. He has achieved the rank of 4th-degree black belt and is a member of the O.I.K.K.A (Okinawan Isshinryu Karate & Kobudo Association).

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    To pair with his other achievements, Nathaniel is a certified Athletic Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Specialist and Nutritionist through the ISSA (International Sports Science Association). His love of sport and high-intensity performance art was the starting point in the health and wellness field. Today he is able and proud to be a mentor to athletes and performers in different areas of the athletic & entertainment industry.

 

    In addition to his Karate training, Nathaniel is a high-level dancer, who is trained in Ballroom, Irish Step, Jazz, Musical Theater and Tap.  His love of and skill in dance has brought him many opportunities, such as being Assistant Choreographer for the musical Crazy For You at Lebanon High School (2014), Head Choreographer for Bye Bye Birdie at Milton Hershey School (2016), & Ballroom Dance Consultant for Beauty & the Beast: the Musical for Cedar Crest High School (2018). One of his favorite dance memories is his 2012 Good Will Performance Tour through France & Nice as an ambassador for the U.N.

 

    Nathaniel has done quite a lot in his life and these skills and accomplishments form the main core of who he is. He loves teaching others the skills he has mastered and inspiring them to love these activities also. He believes in continually studying in every facet of his life so he can be a better teacher to others.