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About Nathan J. Nowak
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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: 4/29/2008
Subject: Difference between Elite Open Sparring vs. World Class Sparring

Question
I have looked all over the internet but cannot find any information regarding the difference between Elite Open Sparring vs World Class Sparring.
Could you please explain the differences?

Answer
Eriko,

Great question.

Elite Open is an open division at Nationals that anyone (black belt) can fight in. A participant doesn't need to qualify at a National Qualifier or State Championship.
If a participant wins first at at Nationals in the Elite Open division, they can then fight in the World Class division.

The World Class division is the only division where the top four from Nationals go on the Team Trials. If you want to compete in the World Class division without first fighting in the Elite Open division you will need to place first at a State Championship or first thru fourth at a National Qualifier.

You can go to www.usa-taekwondo.us for more information on the National Qualifiers and State Championships.

Good Luck!

Maybe I'll see you at Nationals!

Finish Strong!
Nathan

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