Nicholas Coolridge or should I say “ModernTarzan” is recognized worldwide as a movement artist who has been captivating the internet with his off-the-wall photography & viral videos. His unique and playful media creations will blow your mind and often make you smile or laugh at the same time! It’s not surprising he has over 400,000 followers on Instagram alone.
The world started noticing him when he proved his superhuman strengths as one of the strongest competitors on the hit TV show American Ninja Warrior.
He competed on the show for 4 years straight making it to the national finals each year! Multiple all-star gold medals were awarded to him as well as being chosen to be the team captain of the spin-off TV series Ninja VS Ninja.
Tarzan is also a master Acro Yoga performer/instructor with over 12 years of experience and training from all over the globe. He travels the world sharing this passion through classes, workshops, retreats, and performances.
Many will know Tarzan for his truly positive, down-to-earth, and simplistic lifestyle. He is one of little possessions and for a good portion of his adult life lived and traveled the country in a van he modified into a home.
Before his movement career took off, Nicholas grew up building houses with his Father (Paul) and studied in college as an automotive technician. Movement and media were just a pastime hobby up until one of his first Youtube videos went viral. This was the first spark that inspired the potential of supporting himself through his love of movement and bringing joy through creative content.
Besides his three favorite activities Acro Yoga, Parkour, and Handstands he also loves spending his time traveling the world, playing the piano, unplugging in nature, cooking fresh food, or fixing things.
You won’t have to hang out with him long to see that he truly embodies his stage name Tarzan but with a touch of practical wisdom and love for technology hence the Modern part.