Nathaniel Peat Sensei holds the rank of Godan (5°) awarded by his teacher Shihan (Kyoshi) R. M Yamanaka he has 24 years experience in martial arts, and has a solid grounding in authentic martial arts (Okinawa Goju-Ryu 5°, Shotokan 2°) with knowledge extending over several styles and systems within Budo; some of which include Ju-Jitsu, Kung Fu and Kobudo. In addition to the traditional art, he has an applied understanding and knowledge of biomechanics and human movement which he employs in his teaching. He has been the Chief instructor at Brunel Kobu-Jitsu Dojo since 1998 after being officially appointed by Saiko Shihan Yamanaka (9° Shaolin, 8° Goju-Ryu, 8° Shindo Ryu). Over the years he has had the opportunity to train with some of the worlds greatest teachers. He regularly travels to train with experienced and internationally recognised master instructors in order to develop and grow in the martial arts.

Despite acheivements made he regards himself as a continual student, seeking to improve skill and ability through intense training. Much of the success and experience he has acheived is due to the amount of dedicated and honest students that he has. They all seek to strive in bettering themselves and have become great role models of what true martial artists should be like.

One of his major aims is to make a difference in society, seeking to encourage and develop youngsters into achieving and bettering themselves within society. He is the director of 'The Safety Box' which runs a wide range of different courses dealing with conflict resolution, anti-social behaviour, confidence building and personal safety. In line with the governments aims with the Every Child Matters initiative, The Safety Box working together with schools and youth groups aim to help protect children and young people from harm and aid them in achieving what they want in life.

He is forever grateful to the following teachers who have taught him in his development: Saiko Shihan Yamanaka (Kyoshi), Shihan F. Darren Smith (Kyoshi), Professor Leon Jay (Small Circle Ju-Jitsu), Cal Peat Sensei, Shihan Barry Mitchell, Shihan Giovanni Di Meglio, Aubrey Hoyte Sensei, Sigung Karl Godwin (Wing Chun), Shihan Mike Sywyk.

“ Aspire to inspire before you expire” – Peat Sensei.

One saying that he will never forget as he heard many years ago by his Sensei:

“ Before your hand goes out, pull your anger back, before your anger goes out pull your hand back” – Yamanaka Sensei

Peat Sensei is also available for private lessons and motivational talks.

For more information email: sensei@brunelkarate.com