Nicholas has a love of the arts that was cultivated while he was a very young child. He began formal Karate instruction at the age of ten. By the age of 13 he had attained a Black Belt in Yudansha and had become a junior instructor. At age 21, Nicholas was a Black Belt Instructor (Sabonim) of Tae Kwon Do, under Master Michael Perez, in Edison, NJ. He has been a student of Jivamukti Yoga for the past four years. Also, he is a student of The Eagle Claw Kung-Fu Tai Chi Academy for one year under the tutelage of Sifu Levn Shum.

Through all his studies Nicholas has gained a love for many different types of cultures, philosophies, disciplines and cuisines. He is a student of Anatomy and Kinesiology. Also, is a practitioner of Holistic Health and Homeopathic Studies.