Master Thorn has been helping around a Karate School since he was just a young 1st degree Black Belt and was teaching classes by age 15. Along with teaching Thorn currently runs a very successful competition team which has claimed many Top positions on the regional circuit.
Past Awards members of Team Edge has achieved include
Top Mens Overall Black Belt Fighter
Top Mens 30-39 Overall Black Belt Fighter
Top Mens 50 & Up Black Belt Fighter Twice
Top Women's Overall Competitor under Black Belt
Top Mens Overall Competitor Under Black Belt
Numerous Minnesota State Champions (N.C.K.A. & M.B.B.L.)
Top Girls Overall Competitor Under Black Belt 12-17
Top Competitor in every Youth Black Belt Forms Division in same year
W.B.B.L. Top Rated Mens Overall Black Belt Fighter
N.A.S.K.A. World Champions
W.K.C. World Champions
Interesting Facts:
Thorn's performance team performed on field at a MN Swarm Game in front of 15,000 fans.
Thorn has over 20 years of teaching experience and has taught close to 30,000 classes
In 2012, Thorn became one of the youngest 7th Degree Black Belts ever promoted.
Competition Experience:
Thorn is the most accomplished Martial Artist in the St. Croix Valley by far. 2014 Thorn won a WKC National Title as well as WKC World Champion Title in Dublin, Ireland.
2011 and 2012 N.A.S.K.A. World Champion Title
2011 W.B.B.L. Fighting Title
On the N.C.K.A. Regional Circuit Thorn is the only competitor to have won Sparring Grand Champion, Forms Grand Champion and Tag Team Sparring in the same tournament.
“Master Thorn is a talented martial arts competitor, and a gifted instructor as well. My shy, quiet sons, under his guidance, have blossomed into confident young men and fierce competitors themselves. Nathan not only teaches his students karate skills, but encourages them in many ways to be leaders. I am also impressed that, despite his own advanced level of expertise, Nathan still is a student of the martial arts, and has a genuine interest in exploring different styles and traditions. He shares this passion by constantly updating his class offerings, and inviting respected martial artists to conduct workshops and classes. My sons are black belts at the Edge; we feel lucky to have found such a fantastic school and such a talented teacher.”
“Master Nathan Thorn is an extremely dedicated and skilled instructor at The Edge Martial Arts. We have involved at Master Thorn's karate school for 5 years, and plan to continue.”
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