Nathaniel Dee is a 4th Degree Black Belt who has been training and teaching striking martial arts such as Karate, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and Taekwondo since 2009. He has a college degree in education, a passion for teaching anyone who wants to learn, a background in team building and group dynamics, and has been in leadership roles in various programs since the age of 13. Through the years he's gained experience in many martial arts disciplines under many different instructors.
Authentic Muay Thai
Full Contact “Old School” Taekwondo
Cardio Kickboxing
Isshinryu Karate
Tatsu-Do Karate
He’s passionate about teaching advanced techniques for demo performances. His repertoire includes tricking combinations, choreographed stage fighting, basic gymnastics, escrima stick fighting, and other weapons such as bo staff, nunchaku, sai, tonfa, and bokken/katana. He joined the KAMA staff in 2019 when he moved to Knoxville with his wife on her journey to become a veterinarian at UT. He has been in charge of instructor training since 2021 and has created pathways for students who want to teach to build the skills to become instructors. He took over the KAMA demo team in 2022 and now works with them on advanced martial arts, confidence, and performance martial arts. He’s dedicated most of his life to educating those who want to learn martial arts and continues to improve his techniques and pedagogy.
Our son has been at KAMA for a little over a year and he absolutely loves it! The instructors are all wonderful. They really love the kids and are so enthusiastic. They have high standards and they hold the kids to them. Since our son started karate, we have noticed him improve in several areas such as coordination, physical fitness, and self-control. He is more self-confident also. The flexibility in the classes you can attend during the week is very helpful for busy schedules.
If you are looking for a karate program for your child to be involved in, we highly recommend Knoxville Academy of Martial Arts! We love being part of the KAMA family!
Very awesome place! We feel confident in the capability of the instructors to teach and have fun. We are very happy with the curriculum and hands on training that our son is receiving from the instructors. We love the flexibility of the schedule, and the value for the price is unbeatable! We are very happy at KAMA!