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About Nathan J. Nowak
Expertise
We can answer any questions pertaining to Olympic Tae Kwon Do sparring. Questions about fitness and nutrition as relating to TKD training and preparation for tournaments and competition. Specific techniques and tactics while training, weight training and agility, mental toughness and visualization exercises and "day of" preparation.

Experience
I have been in martial arts for over 23 years. I'm a master instructor (4th Dan) in TKD. I also have a black belt in karate. I've competed in Olympic TKD since '91. As and athlete:(highlights) Winning a silver medal at Jr. Olympic nationals ('92), AATU National champion ('94), over 10 GA State Championship and GA Games medals. Won a bronze medal at the U.S. Open (2000). With drew from the Olympic Qualifier in 2004 from a torn ACL. As a coach: (highlights) I've coached a women's TKD team since '99. With over 30 members spanning the eight year history of the team, we have 7 National Championship Gold medals, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze. The team medals at every state and regional tournament they attend. Several members have been undefeated for several years. Our training covers strength and endurance workouts, tactics and strategy, nutrition and supplementation, mental toughness and visualization, and maintaining weight while leading up to competition. I've been a certified personal trainer since "98 and have worked in the fitness and nutrition arena since '94. The team has their own training center that they share with the gym that I own. Trinity Fitness in Atlanta, GA

Organizations
USAT AAU USSSA NSCA

Publications
Atlanta Sports and Fitness Magazine, CBS46 News Atlanta, FOX's Good Day Atlanta, Atlanta Journal and Constitution and in newspapers across the United States.

Education/Credentials
Personal Training Certificate (School of Fitness and Nutrition) 4th Dan Black Belt (Kukkiwon) USAT Certified Level 2 Coach AAU Certified Coach Former USSSA Certified Coach Member of NSCA

Awards and Honors
Coach of 2001 AS&FM Athlete's of the Year "P.T.S. TKD Team" First runner up 2001 AS&FM Fittest Male of the Year

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Topic: Tae Kwon Do

Expert: Nathan J. Nowak
Date: 10/1/2008
Subject: Olympics

Question
Hey whats up? How come there is no karate in the olympics? If I have a black belt in karate, can I do Tae Kwon Do at the Olympics? Which one is at the nationl? Tae Kwon Do or Karate?

Answer
Sean:

I don't keep up with Karate too much so I'll do my best to assist you. I know that at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs there are athletes participating in Karate.

However, at this time Karate is not recognized as an Olympic sport.

I would try contacting the National Karate federation or union. (not sure on that) and see where they are in terms of Olympic requirements.

If you are interested in the Olympic dream, at this time the only way to get there would be TKD.

I would contact local schools in your area and see if they have a history of going to USA Nationals and participating in USA Tae Kwon DO events.

Go to www.usa-taekwondo.us if you are in the U.S. to get familiar with USAT.

Good Luck!

If you have any other questions, please feel free to write us back!

Finish Strong!
Nathan

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