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Nick Gracenin is a martial arts master who lives in Washington, DC, US. Gracenin has a 39 year career as a teacher of Qigong, Tai Chi, Chinese Yoga (Dao Yin) and Chinese Martial Arts. One of the first foreigners to study in the People’s Republic of China in the 1980‘s, Nick has apprenticed to many of the foremost Grandmasters in China and North America. He is recognized as one of the first non-Asian Masters of his art.

Training
Began martial arts training in 1969

Began Chinese martial arts in 1977

Apprenticed to Chinese Grandmasters

Trained at Beijing University of Physical Education

Trained with Professional Martial Arts Teams in China

He has trained with Bow Sim Mark.

Nick was introduced to Master Sun Deyao by mutual friend Master Yang Xiaodong in 2002. Through Master Sun, Nick learned the Hao family technique and curriculum.

10th Degree Black Belt - International Wushu Research Federation 2012

Career
Nick Gracenin is a former member of the USA Wushu Team, and won gold, silver and bronze medals at world championships from 1985 to 1995 - the most medals and longest career of any US athlete. He is an international level coach and judge. A founding Executive Committee Member of the International Wushu Federation in Beijing, he helped the IWUF enter GAISF (the General Assembly of International Sport Federations) and the IOC (International Olympic Committee). Gracenin trained 20 US Team Members and athletes from 5 continents.

Certified International Coach International Wushu Federation 2000

Certified International Judge China Wushu Association 1987

Trained 20 US Team Members, and athletes from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas

Trained several US National and International Champions

Personal life
B.A. Penn State 1980

In 2008, he moved to Washington and founded DC Tai Chi, where he continues to study and share the Chinese martial and healing arts.

Honors, decorations, awards and distinctions

 * International Tai Chi Silver Medal Wuhan, China 1984
 * World Wushu Championship Men’s All-around Bronze Medal Tianjin, China 1986
 * World Tai Chi Bronze Medal USA 1995
 * Inside Kung-Fu “100 people who have made the most impact on martial arts this century” 2000
 * Inside Kung-Fu magazine Hall of Fame Man of the Year 2005
 * Named to “100 Extraordinary Chinese Martial Artists of the World” 2007 (source?)
 * Inside Kung-Fu Hall of Fame Competitor of the Year
 * 14 medals at World Championships for US Tai Chi and Wushu Teams, competing in Long fist, Taijiquan, Taiji sword, Xingyiquan, Praying Mantis fist, Sword, Spear, Liangyiquan, and Group Taijiquan performance