His grandparents raised him, but Robinson always felt different than his schoolmates because of his family situation, and its effects showed. His schoolwork suffered.  He had very little confidence and self-esteem.  Other kids picked on him.  He spent a great deal of time in resource rooms and learning centers as a result.

But when he was 12 years old, something happened that changed the landscape of his life forever - he took up martial arts.  Soon after he noticed improvements in his confidence, self-esteem and schoolwork.  After entering high school with failing grades, he graduated with a B average and was given the Outstanding Personal Achievement award, which was created in his honor.

Robinson learned the value of respect and the importance of an education.  He credits it all to a deep faith in God and the martial arts.

The more one talks with Robinson and those surrounding him, the more one comes to the realization all personal accomplishments - including winning the American Taekwondo Association (ATA) world championship in 1998 in Little Rock, Ark. - are not what matters most to Robinson.  Instead, he is dedicated to helping people accomplish their lifetime goals and dreams.

Mr. Robinson is instructor-certified by the American Taekwondo Association and is a graduate of the American Taekwondo Association University.

Currently, Mr. Robinson is devoting his time to teaching students an internationally accredited and recognized system termed Songahm Taekwondo.  This martial art has been released as a program entitled Taekwondo USA and Karate for Kids.  His first school was opened in September 1996 and is enjoying both rapid success and growth in the number of students participating in his program.

Nathan Robinson became fascinated with martial arts at age 11. He began studying Krav Maga (Israeli self defense system) under Alan Feldman at his local Junior High School. This launched him into the study of two other martial arts: Taekwondo and Hapkido.

Over the past 20 years Mr. Robinson has successfully won over 200 first place awards which include regional, national and world competitions. Some highlights include both NASKA and PKL/AKL National Championships in 1988 and the 1998 & 2001 ATA World Championships.

Currently Mr. Robinson has settled in Dutchess County, NY and owns and operates Robinson's Taekwondo full time.  He was also asked to become the coach for the United States Military Academy (USMA) U.S. Army Martial Arts Team, West Point, NY in December of 1999 and is now an adviser to the team.

His vision for the next 10 years is to help people accomplish their lifetime goals and dreams through teaching the valuable disciplines of Martial arts and affect his community and country in a positive, meaningful way.

NATHAN ROBINSON

Former Coach
U.S. Army Martial Arts Team,
West Point, New York

Former ATA Regional Chief Of Tournaments
Region 110A

Chief Instructor,
Robinson's Taekwondo

Mr. Robinson's Current Rank
as of Aug 2005

• 5th Dan:      Songahm Taekwondo  / American Taekwondo Association
• 5th Dan:       Master Instructor, World Hapkido Federation
  under Grandmaster Kwang Sik Myung
• Master Haidong Gumdo

Mr. Robinson's Instructors
as of Aug 2005

• Grandmaster Chin-il Chang, 10th Dan   1984-1987 / 1999-2004
• Grandmaster Tiger Kim, 9th Dan   1987-1988
• Master John Chung, 7th Dan   1987-1989
• Master Jerry "Fastfeet" Fontanez
• Grandmaster  Kwang Sik Myung  current
• Grandmaster Aaron Banks, 10th Dan   1994-1995
  (Breaking techniques)
• American Taekwondo Association University 1995-current
• Master Vince Raimondi, 7th Dan

Mr. Robinson's Instructor Certifications
as of Aug 2005

• Graduate American Taekwondo Association University
• Certified ATA instructor
• Certified PROTECH Instructor
• Certified Master Instructor of World Hapkido Federation
• Certified Instructor of World Haidong Gumdo Federation
• American Red Cross CPR / First Aid