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8th Degree Black Belt - International Wushu Sanshou Dao Association 2008
Executive Board of the International Wushu Federation 1995-1999
Certificate - International Wushu Coaches Training Course Beijing, China 2000
Diploma - International Wushu Federation Beijing, China 1999
Certificate - International Judges Training Course in Hangzhou, China 1987
Certificate - Jiangsu Provincial Wushu Team Nanjing, China 1985
Chinese Wushu Research Institute, Boston, Massachusetts 1978 - present
Inside Kung Fu magazine named him in 1999 as “one of the 100 people who have made the greatest impact in martial arts in the past 100 years” and 2005 “Man of the Year.”
A top student of Grandmaster Bow-sim Mark, he has been privileged to study with many of the foremost experts of Chinese wushu in North America and Asia.
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
2000 - SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL WUSHU FESTIVAL - 3 Awards of Excellence
1995 - 3RD WORLD WUSHU CHAMPIONSHIPS - Baltimore, MD - Gold medal - Mantis boxing, Bronze medal - Tai Chi, top ten finishes in sword and spear (most competitors were half his age)
1993 - INTERNATIONAL TAI CHI CHAMPIONSHIPS - Fuzhou, CHINA - 4th - Tai Chi sword, Award of Excellence - Combined Tai Chi
1988 - 3RD INTERNATIONAL WUSHU INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT - Hangzhou, CHINA - Gold medal - Mantis boxing, 6th - Spear, 7th - Tai Chi, CHINESE WUSHU ASSOCIATION Commendation for Dedication to Martial Arts, selected to represent athletes at opening ceremonies
1986 - 2ND INTERNATIONAL WUSHU INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT - Tianjin, CHINA - Bronze medal - Men’s All-around, Bronze medal - Xingyi boxing, Silver medals - Spear and Sword, selected by organizing committee to represent USA Team at closing ceremonies exhibition (swordplay)
1985 - 1ST INTERNATIONAL WUSHU INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT - Xian, CHINA - Bronze medal - Sword, 4th - Spear, 7th - Long boxing
1984 - 1ST INTERNATIONAL TAI CHI AND TAI CHI SWORD EXCHANGE AND TOURNAMENT - Wuhan, CHINA - Silver medal - Combined Tai Chi
1983 - UNITED STATES KARATE ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL GRAND NATIONALS - Cleveland, OH - Black Belt Weapons Champion, Chinese Styles Champion, Grand Champion runner-up
Additional 400+ awards won in Black Belt or Masters Divisions in North American competition.
PRESS - MEDIA APPEARANCES
NBC TODAY Show: Tai Chi in America
ESPN, ESPN2, Pay-per-view Martial Arts Events: Expert commentary (on-camera talent)
Better Homes and Gardens April, 2005: Finding the Right Martial Arts School for your Child
The New York Times Magazine: Wushu in the USA
Wushu Kung Fu magazine: Contributing editor
Dozens of appearances in martial arts magazines in USA, China, Hong Kong, Europe
Published several instructional videos including the Chinese Wushu with Master Nick Gracenin series for Panther Publications, San Clemente, California
IN ACADEMIA
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY - Department of Human Performance and Exercise Science: designed and instructed classes in Self-defense, Weight Training, Physical Conditioning, Exercise Systems, Tennis, Stage Combat, and Voice and Movement for the Actor
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY - Physical Education Department and Continuing Education: designed and instructed classes in Personal Defense, Tai Chi, and several offerings for “College for Kids” including “Just Kick It,” “Climb the Great Wall,” “Kid Fit,” and others
GUEST INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOPS, PERFORMANCES AND SEMINARS: Allegheny College, Boston University, Case Western Reserve, Harvard, Ursinus College, and others
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