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In January of 2023, Coach Nick hit a professional milestone with his feature in Black Belt Magazine. Since 1961, Black Belt Magazine has offered one of the most authoritative coverages of martial arts and quickly became the leading martial arts magazine in the world. To be published alongside such knowledgeable and acclaimed figures is no small feat, and PKT Academy is excited to continue providing world class knowledge our members!

Meet Coach Nick!

PKT Academy founder and head coach Nicholas Torino is a 3rd Degree Black belt and a published author in Black Belt Magazine, the world’s leading martial arts publication. Coach Nick has studied the martial arts for over 25 years and has trained under some of the most prestigious martial artists in the world, including Kyoshi Jason David Frank (founder of Toso Kune Do and one of the stars of the hit series Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers). He has also served as a freelance writer for the world’s number one full contact karate league, Karate Combat.

Coach Nick offers several dynamic training curriculums that highlight nearly three decades worth of knowledge in both the traditional and modern martial arts. Additionally, he is a Certified Personal Trainer; holding certifications through the International Sports Sciences Association, National Academy of Sports Medicine, and American Sports and Fitness Association.

Happy New Year’s Eve!

2024 was a year of transformation for me. Both as a coach and simply as a human being.

I started putting on weight towards the middle of 2023 and before I knew it, the scale jumped up past 190 lbs. I was out of breath playing with my kids, unhappy with how I looked, and started experiencing headaches from high blood pressure.

The worst part? I was a Certified Personal Trainer!

So, in April of this year I made a commitment to myself to be healthy and well. To see past the scale in terms of my progress. To be accountable for my health and to show up even on the days I wasn’t “feeling it.”

As we approach the end of the year, I’ve gone from having a “dad bod” to a pretty rad bod. 😅

I rediscovered my “why” for being healthy, and there’s no going back.

I’m ready to carry this momentum into 2025, and I’m taking you with me. If you’re seeing this post, this is your invitation to set goals and reach them. All with the accountability, guidance, and motivation that comes from having a certified fitness coach at your side.

Spoil your future self with a message today.

DM me “Ready” to start a conversation that can radically change your life.

Yours in fitness,

Coach Nick