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Troy Nowicki

Troy Nowicki with Sensei Larry Carnahan

Troy has been in martial arts since the age of six.  He has been competing on the NASKA circuit for 2 years.  Troy became a NASKA National Weapons Champion in 2002 after winning the 17 and younger advanced weapons Grand Championship at the Compete Karate tournament.  Troy only competed in 2 NASKA tournaments as an underbelt in 2002, yet finished the 2002 NASKA season ranked number 1 in underbelt advanced weapons.  Troy received his black belt during the NASKA mid-season 2002 and, again, after only competing in 2 NASKA tournaments as a black belt, Troy finished the season ranked 4th in the world in traditional weapons and 7th in the world in traditional forms.

For the current 2003 NASKA season, Troy is ranked 4th in the world in traditional weapons, 6th in the world in open weapons and 6th in the world in traditional forms. Troy is also a Regional Weapons and Forms Champion and is one of the top competitors in the upper Midwest with wins including Grand Championships at the Northland Karate Association Northern Minnesota circuit and the North Central Karate Association Upper Midwest circuit.

Troy is a student of National Karate Schools.  He is a proud member of the National Karate Demo Team.  The Team makes appearances performing martial arts demonstrations for various functions.  Most recently, the Team had the honor of performing for the Minnesota Lieutenant Governor and other Heads of State.

Troy Nowicki with Sensei Larry Carnahan

Troy is grateful for his wonderful instructors, most notably, Mr. Larry Carnahan who has gone above and beyond as an instructor and mentor to Troy and his older brother, Matt.  Mr. Carnahan's dedication to his students and the positive influence he has on them is unmatched.

Troy is also very thankful for his bo instructors, Wayne Dalglish and Michael Bernardo.  Troy loves working with them and has had the opportunity to be part of some exciting projects with Wayne including participating in some of the Wayne Dalglish Instructional Bo videos and being in photo shoots for Black Belt, Inc. magazine.

In addition to training, Troy loves teaching karate.  With the guidance of Larry Carnahan, Troy and his brother, Matt, run a National Karate School for kids which is part of the local Community Education Program.  Troy and Matt teach Taekwondo two nights per week.  Troy is also the main bo instructor to the students. 

When he's not training or teaching, Troy loves riding ATV 4-wheelers around his home out in the country.  He also enjoys baseball, football and any activities in the snow.