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Head Instructor
Sifu Nick Caporin

Over the years the style has been passed down generation to generation.  The founder of Iron Phoenix, Head Instructor Nick Caporin, is a 9th generation descendant of the Seven Star Praying Mantis style of Northern Shaolin Kung Fu.  He has been a diligent study of martial arts for over 20 years, investing more than half his career training in the Praying Mantis system.  As the top disciple of 8th generation descendant, Sifu Brian Bateman, Sifu Caporin has taught all over the US.  Invited to teach seminars and provide personal instruction, Sifu Caporin has travelled to a number of schools over the years with a desire to help others improve as well as find opportunities to develop new methods of instruction that best accommodate the vast variety of students that seek training in this art.

Over the years, Sifu Caporin has received recommendations from some of the top martial artists in the country. Below are some of their quotes:

“I know that Nick will do well in his endeavors and I highly recommend him as an invaluable instructor of the martial arts.”
Grandmaster Instructor – Sifu Raymond Fogg
United States Kung Fu Exchange – Dallas, TX
“As your instructor, Sifu Nick Caporin will provide great guidance, support, enthusiasm, and a keen sense of knowledge and know-how in the 7-Star Mantis style.”
Chief Instructor – Sifu Kevin Clark
America’s Martial Arts Institute – Kileen, TX


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