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G'day I'm Nick, and following is some info about me....

I came to Shaolin Academy in September 2002, initially because of my interest in martial arts weaponry. I've since completed six levels of the weapons curriculum, 5 levels of 5-animal and the first level of 72-fists! I currently train mostly in our Caulfield venue, looking to achieve the first few levels of 170-moves and the next few in 72-fists, a combination I hope to make effective over the next year in some competitions and sparring.

I recently completed my 500th class, and as a member of the KIiT program complement my Kung Fu by taking the Wednesday warm-ups, and the occasional class which I find extremely rewarding. I still have a keen interest in weaponry, and I am currently consolidating my first 6 levels, practicing with the 9-section whip chain, and learning the nature of my favourite, a real dear's horn passed onto me by my beautiful fiancé Rose!

As a younger martial artist I trained in Karate at two schools in Shepparton. I arrived in Melbourne at the end of 1992, and after a few years on the trot, discovered some great friends, a brilliant form of exercise, and the great fun and fitness to be had with what was then Liang-I Shaolin Kung Fu. In the five years since I have seen that martial arts, and kung fu in-particular, will hold a place in my life forever. I thoroughly enjoy everything we learn, and look forward to the years ahead with Shaolin Academy.

My inspirations for martial arts came mostly from Monkey, and the wisdom of their journeys I believe helped shape the person I am today. My favourite martial artist is Jet Li, who with an amazing skill, has achieved a lot for the martial arts community. My favourite of the traditional weaponry is the Shaolin staff, but I'm still working on the mantra to make it grow!

I'm extremely lucky to have the most beautiful girl in the world say 'yes' when I asked of her hand in marriage on our recent tour of Europe (2007). Although she did leave me hanging for a few moments, we will be getting married in near future. We will move into together first, I guess the opposite to what used to be the mainstay!

I have a few other passions, including music (fav bands are Tool, System of a Down, Rage Against the Machine and Queens of the Stone Age), my Nissan 200sx and the occasional game of poker. I also enjoy wine and foods, brewing beer and cooking new foods.

Shaolin Academy has some great people involved, including Sijo Robert and Sibok Dagmar who are a great couple committed to the martial arts community. Other great friends made at the club will be for life, and our common interest in martial arts will go a long way in the relationships.

If you have any questions or would just like to write to Nick just click on the following line Sihing Nick M or if you wish to write to Sijo Robert Z click on the underlined.