Nick Stowell

2nd Degree Senior Instructor

Training Since: 2010

Teaching Since: 2014

Technique of Choice: Needle Point

Weapon of Choice: Dagger

Nick began training in 2010 when a colleague introduced him to Arakan. With a background in rugby and various sports, he sought a new challenge to improve fitness, strength, and conditioning.

A lovable larrikin, Nick is passionate about life and always brings a positive, fun attitude. Arakan has transformed his life, giving him focus and discipline, and he is dedicated to helping his students build confidence and empowerment.

Nick’s greatest achievement was becoming an instructor in 2013 and grading his Orange Belt in 2017. Outside training, he enjoys rugby, surfing, live bands, drawing, and family time.

Student Testimonials

Through my year of training, I have surpassed my personal goals with the support and motivation of Nick. He is approachable, inspirational, and more than enthusiastic. He has not only guided me through training but given me the tools to live a better life. By far he is the most genuine, determined person I have met.
Hamish Pentleton

Nick Stowell is one of a kind! Nick has been there for me since the beginning. Not only has he helped me with my Arakan, but his teachings go so far beyond the techniques. I'm lucky to have him as my instructor. He is the best person to be around, and I can't recall a time I have ever seen him anything but happy or excited. Nick has so much to share with his students including his unending energy and great wisdom. Seeing him train at the Orange Belt seminar, taken by our Chief Instructor each week is a huge inspiration to me. Hopefully one day, with his guidance, I too will be able to move like him. Nick's always putting in the extra effort and has such a great connection with each of his students. Not to mention for someone who is shorter than 6 foot, he hits like a truck! Nick has harnessed his Arakan ability for amazing purposes, and I am fortunate enough to hear him share with me his understanding of the martial art and life!
Thank you Nick, for the life you have helped me achieve.
Nick May

Nick has been my Instructor since I started training. He has seen my through my highest and lowest events in my life and helped me get through it one way or another. Nick brings passion and energy with him in his training, whether as an instructor or training as a student himself.
Rachel Douglas

During the many tough periods of my life, I have found Nick to be a strong individual who helped me become the better person I am today.
Luke Gizzi

Nick has a real challenge on his hands training Jake who is on the spectrum and he has handled all of it with grace and professionalism. Jake’s gross motor skills and gross body cognition have improved so much since he started training and most importantly, Jakes consideration of his physical anger and strength, and how to channel it. Nick is helping him understand this and the responsibility that comes with his size and emotions. I am excited to have Nick in Jakes journey as a male role model. His physical and interpersonal skills are 100%.
Shay, mother of Jake Whitton

Nick has been very supportive and encouraging for Sam. He knows how to push him outside his comfort level but not to the point that its beyond his capabilities.
Sam McCarthy

For someone who started at 59 years old, Nick has given me back my confidence, after having two violent altercations in the last 12 months. I thoroughly enjoy the lessons and I feel that I will be doing this until I am 70+! Nick has matched the lesson to my physical ability and has pushed me that little bit further each week. Never too late to learn!
Vealette Taylor

Nick is an outstanding Instructor with enormous enthusiasm, skill, energy, willingness to share his passion for Arakan and draw out the best version of myself. He has shown me the varied benefits of Arakan in all areas of my life. Our private lessons are so fundamental in learning the skills and highlighting the art of Arakan. Nick has given me the skills and confidence to tackle anything, Who knew!?
Fleur Parker

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My son Deklan is a naturally kind and gentle boy, who as an only child has never had to endure the competition and ruff and tumble of other siblings. Reading how daunting and challenging schools can be these days I was very keen to get him involved in self defense but wasn’t sure what was going to be the best fit for him.

In a chance encounter at a community fate we saw the Arakan stand and after talking to the guys I was really impressed with how friendly the team was and how passionate they were to get Deklan into his first lesson. And here is the part that grabbed me the most, the training is done outdoors in parks and school grounds while wearing shirts and shorts and everyday shoes, now that’s real life training. We booked in straight away for our complimentary lesson and Deklan couldn’t wait to get started.

On the day of his first lesson Deklan was quite nervous but Ryan his instructor made him feel completely relaxed and the lesson was a great mix of training and learning through fun games. At the end of the lesson Deklan ran straight up to me and asked if he could do more training tomorrow and the next day, which was a sure sign he loved it. He has now been training for over 3 years and as much as Arakan is about learning self defense and getting fit I have seen Deklan grow in confidence, co-ordination, self respect and self belief.

Deklan now jumps at every opportunity to do extra lessons and group training and he totally loves going to school holiday training days and he wears his Arakan uniform with absolute pride.

I can honestly say I have been totally impressed with how Arakan has taught him practical, useable skills in real life environments and we look forward to many more years involvement with the Arakan family.

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