NICKLAUS SUINO has studied and practiced martial arts for more than fifteen years, including four years in Japan studying with world-renowned sword master Katsuo Yamaguchi, 9th dan. Mr. Suino was four-time all-Kanto sword forms champion at his rank level and represented his region in the national tournament in 1991, only the second non-Japanese ever to do so. He currently teaches iaido and other traditional martial arts in Michigan.