14/08/2026
NIKOLA MARICIC (馬司洋)
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Full Name: Nikola Maricic
Chinese Name: 馬司洋 (Ma Siyang)
Citizenship: Chinese citizen, Macau Special Administrative Region (holds Macau passport)
Ethnic Appearance: Western face, fully Macau Chinese by citizenship
Age / Experience: Began self-study at age 8 in 1977. Now in 2026, this represents 49 years of continuous practice.
Languages: Multilingual, teaching in English, Chinese, and other languages as needed.
EARLY LIFE AND INSPIRATION
Starting Point: At age 8 in 1977, Nikola began mastering the hidden architecture of human energy through self-study.
Self-Taught Journey: He started learning Qigong alone with no teacher and no Chinese family background—only an inner calling. He studied from magazines and pictures, developing his practice entirely through personal dedication.
Health Challenge: As a child, he suffered from scoliosis. Through Qigong, Daoyin, and Neigong practice, he corrected his spinal curvature and restored his health. This healing experience became the original motivation for his lifelong dedication to these arts.
No External Influence: His journey has been entirely self-motivated, driven by a deep personal connection to Chinese culture that developed spontaneously from a young age.
COMPETITIVE ACHIEVEMENTS (CHAMPIONSHIPS AND MEDALS)
World Health Qigong Championships
2017 – 7th World Health Qigong Tournament and Exchange, The Hague, Netherlands: Gold Medal in Wu Qin Xi (五禽戏 - Five Animals) - Men's Individual. This was his first World Championship title, marking the beginning of his decade-long dominance in the sport from 2017 to 2023.
2019 – 8th World Health Qigong Competition, Melbourne, Australia: Three First-Place Gold Medals in Yi Jin Jing, Ba Duan Jin, and Daoyin Yangsheng Gong 12 Methods. He achieved a historic score of 9.03 points, which was higher than the China Mainland team's score—a remarkable accomplishment.
2023 – 10th World Health Qigong Exchange Competition and 6th World Health Qigong Science Forum, Tokyo, Japan: Gold Medal in Health Qigong · Ma Wang Dui Dao Yin Shu (健身气功·马王堆导引术) in the Men's Individual (Age 40-64) category, along with a Second Prize in Health Qigong · Ba Duan Jin.
International Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Competitions (Beijing Sport University)
2024 – 16th International Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Competition, Beijing, China: Three Gold Medals.
2026 (July 18-19) – 17th International Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Competition, Beijing, China: Gold Medal in Health Qigong · Ba Duan Jin (Short Version) Group A; Gold Medal in Health Qigong · Daoyin Yangsheng Gong 12 Methods (Short Version) Group A; and the Excellent Performance Award (个人优秀表演奖) for Individual Performance.
Asia-Pacific Championships
2026 – 1st Asia-Pacific Health Qigong Championship, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Two First-Place Awards.
Macau Triple Champion (2018)
In 2018, Nikola achieved a rare feat by becoming a Triple Macau Champion in three different sports within a single month: Wushu (Taijiquan discipline), Health Qigong, and Taekwondo. This demonstrated his extraordinary versatility across multiple martial and wellness disciplines.
Summary of Major Titles
Overall, Nikola is a 5-Time World Health Qigong Champion with 12 International First-Place Awards to his name. He has earned a total of 4 Gold Medals from Beijing Sport University (3 in 2024 and 2 in 2026).
COACHING AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Total Teaching Experience: Over 40 years across Croatia, Macau, and globally.
Started As: Coach first, competitor later. His coaching career actually preceded his competitive career, meaning he developed his teaching methodology before validating it through personal competition.
Dual Identity: He has always maintained both Coach and Athlete identities simultaneously throughout his career, giving him unique insight into both roles.
Teaching Locations
Macau: He teaches at Lingnan Middle School, public parks, community spaces, and corporate settings across the city.
China Mainland: He has taught in Zhongshan with Master Luke Chan and at Beijing Sport University.
Croatia: He founded the Croatian Martial Arts Federation and taught at hospitals, the diabetes association, and the paraplegic and quadriplegic association.
Tunisia: He taught at the FITAQI 2026 International Conference.
School Programs in Macau
Lingnan Middle School (岭南中学): He successfully introduced the Baduanjin Physical Fitness Class (八段锦体能班) to students, bringing Health Qigong into the formal curriculum.
Macau Higher Education Institutions: He actively recruits students, teachers, professors, deans, and staff from all universities in Macau for outdoor Tai Chi and Qigong programs.
Corporate and Community Teaching
Macau Companies: He provides training programs for corporate employees, including casino workers, using workplace exercise routines.
Public Parks: He offers free outdoor classes in Macau's public spaces, making Qigong accessible to everyone.
Libraries: He regularly holds public lectures and workshops in library settings.
Hospitals and Associations (Croatia): He taught diabetes patients voluntarily at hospitals and conducted programs for the Croatian Diabetes Association. He also taught adaptive programs for the Croatian Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association—all on a voluntary basis.
Professional Football Clubs: He privately coached players from major Croatian clubs, and players reported improved performance leading to transfers to bigger clubs. He also worked with Benfica Macau.
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND RANKS
Chinese Wushu Association: 7th Duanwei (段位七段).
International Health Qigong Federation: 6th Duan.
Taekwondo Black Belt: 7th Dan (黑带七段) from the World Taekwondo ChangMooKwan Traditional Federation.
Official Macau National Team Member: Active member of the Macau Health Qigong Team.
Taekwondo Hall of Fame: Official Inductee.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor: Certified Inheritor of Health Qigong Baduanjin (八段锦) by the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Big Data Center.
Training Certificates – Beijing Sport University (2026)
July 16, 2026: Completed Health Qigong · Shi Er Duan Jin (健身气功·十二段锦) with Professor Yang Bailong (杨柏龙教授) — Certificate Earned.
July 17, 2026: Completed Taiji Yangsheng He Ling Fan Exercise (养生太极鹤龄双扇) with Coach Yang Hui (杨慧教练) — Certificate Earned.
OFFICIAL AFFILIATIONS
Macau Health Qigong General Association (澳门健身气功总会): Official Coach.
Macau National Team: Official Member and Representative.
Chinese Wushu Association: 7th Duanwei Holder.
Croatian Martial Arts Federation (克罗地亚武术联合会): Founder in 1999 and Former President.
Confucius Institute: Taught as an instructor.
Beijing Sport University – Daoyin Yangsheng Center: Recognized Instructor and Training Participant.
SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE AND TEACHING METHODS
Core Disciplines Taught
Health Qigong (健身气功): He teaches Ba Duan Jin (八段锦), Yi Jin Jing (易筋经), Wu Qin Xi (五禽戏), Shi Er Duan Jin (十二段锦), Ma Wang Dui Dao Yin (马王堆导引术), and Daoyin Yangsheng Gong 12 Methods (导引养生功十二法).
Tai Chi (太极拳): He is a Certified Inheritor of Yang-style Taijiquan (杨式太极拳).
Taekwondo (跆拳道): He teaches Traditional Changmookwan and ITF styles, as well as Olympic WT/Kukkiwon.
Karate: He is certified to teach.
Kickboxing: He is certified to teach.
Wushu: He is certified to teach.
Chinese Dancing: He is certified to teach.
Neigong (内功): He teaches Structural Alignment for Peak Performance.
Qigong Mental Coaching: He provides competition improvement and mental preparation for athletes in over 28 Olympic sports.
Unique Teaching Proposition
Cross-Disciplinary Mastery: He is certified across multiple arts including Traditional and Olympic Taekwondo, Karate, Kickboxing, Wushu, Qigong, and Chinese Dancing.
All-in-One Training: Students can learn multiple arts under one roof.
Proven Champion Who Creates Champions: As a 5-time World Champion and rare triple Macau Champion in 3 sports in one month, he has led his students to win numerous medals.
Olympic Sport Coaching: He helps athletes from over 28 Olympic sports with competition improvement and mental preparation.
Deep Historical Lineage: He has a direct link to Changmookwan style roots.
Structural Alignment System: His 5-minute system clears past emotional clutter, unlocks trapped energy, and aligns the body for absolute clarity.
East-West Body Structure Expert: With decades of research into differences between Asian and Western body structures and thinking patterns, he tailors training to Asian physique to prevent injury.
NOTABLE EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES
World Qigong Day (世界气功日): He serves as a core organizer and lead instructor in Macau, coordinating global synchronized demonstrations.
"Bay Area Unity, One Family" (湾区共融一家亲) 2024: He served as lead instructor at Tap Seac Square, Macau, guiding nearly 1,300 Macau citizens in a collective Baduanjin demonstration.
14th Macau Workers' Health Qigong Exchange Competition (2016): He participated as both participant and instructor, organized by the Macau Workers' Sports Committee on June 11 at the Workers' Stadium.
FITAQI 2026 International Conference, Tunisia: He co-taught alongside Professor Hu Xiaofei (胡晓飞教授) from Beijing Sport University.
17th International Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Competition (2026): He won 2 Gold Medals and 1 Excellent Performance Award at Beijing Sport University.
Stage Performances: He can guide 1,000 people in 5 minutes to feel a surge of power and clarity.
Hollywood Film: He performed action and stunt work in the Hollywood film "Now You See Me 2" (惊天魔盗团2).
PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA APPEARANCES
Croatian National Television: He has made multiple appearances on news programs promoting Qigong and Tai Chi.
Chinese Social Media: He is an active promoter of Health Qigong and Chinese culture.
Public Lectures: He regularly holds public lectures in libraries and community spaces.
Student Testimonials: His students have publicly shared the benefits of his training, including stress reduction, performance improvement, and health recovery.
COACHING PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION
Core Beliefs
"True mastery is not measured by medals. It is measured by what continues after you."
"The Olympic Spirit is neither the property of one race nor of one age."
"All sports for all people."
"Tai Chi and Qigong are not just exercise—they are stress management, they are medicine, they are a way of life."
"I came as a student first, ready to listen and learn. But I also came to share my lifelong journey with the global family of Qigong practitioners."
Mission Statement
To bring over 40 years of mastery in Chinese Neigong to global stages, global business summits, and Olympic-level athletes across Asia, Europe, and Australia.
To make Chinese culture accessible to every person in the world.
To serve as a living bridge between Eastern and Western cultures.
To promote 全民健身 (National Fitness) and 发展体育运动增强人民体质 (Develop Sports, Strengthen the People).
To uphold Coubertin's Olympic ideals: Excellence, Respect, Friendship, and No Discrimination.
Approach to Teaching
Student First: He approaches every teaching engagement as a student first, ready to listen and learn.
Free Teaching: He has taught for over 30 years without payment in many settings including parks, hospitals, and associations.
Self-Funded Competition: He competes at his own expense—not for money, but to gain media exposure for the art.
Gratitude-Driven: His motivation is to thank Chinese culture for healing his body.
Joy in Movement: He believes happiness is the prerequisite to becoming an Olympian.
PHILOSOPHICAL ALIGNMENT
Coubertin's Olympic Spirit – Embodied by Nikola Maricic
When Coubertin proclaimed "All sports for all people," Nikola practices this by teaching for free in parks, schools, libraries, and public spaces.
When Coubertin declared "The Olympic Spirit is neither the property of one race nor of one age," Nikola embodies this as a Western-face Chinese citizen who represents Macau internationally.
When Coubertin taught "The important thing is not winning but taking part," Nikola competes not for medals but to honor the culture that healed him.
When Coubertin advocated "Education through sport," Nikola brings Qigong into schools and universities.
When Coubertin promoted "International friendship and understanding," Nikola builds bridges between Croatia, China, Macau, and beyond.
When Coubertin insisted on "Zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind," Nikola persevered despite being called a "foreigner" by associations he represented, continuing to compete and teach regardless.
KEY QUOTES FROM NIKOLA MARICIC
"49 years ago, I began walking toward Chinese culture—alone, with no teachers, no influence." — Reflection on his journey.
"I started learning Qigong alone at age eight, with no teacher, no Chinese family background—just an inner calling. For 49 years, I never gave up." — After winning at Beijing Sport University.
"I came as a student first. But I also came to share my lifelong journey with the global family of Qigong practitioners." — 17th International Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Competition.
"I participated not for medals, but to prove I was doing it right." — On his competition motivation.
"This is more than just a competition for me... To be here at Beijing Sport University, training under its esteemed faculty and competing alongside the world's best, is a dream fulfilled." — Beijing Sport University 2026.
"I was first a coach, and then a competitor. I used medals to validate my teaching methods." — On his coaching philosophy.
"同声相应，同气相求。愿有缘相见。" (Like attracts like. May fate bring us together again.) — Closing words at Beijing Sport University.
"I stand beside the statue of Coubertin. Not to show off, but to remind myself: true sportsmanship transcends borders, race, and politics. Coubertin restored the Olympics. I spread Chinese wellness culture. We do the same thing." — On the Olympic spirit.
CONTACT INFORMATION
WeChat: wushunikolas
Mobile Phone: +853 66882452
Location: Macau, Zhuhai, Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area
Teaching Format: First class free.
Recruitment: Open to all students, teachers, professors, deans, and university staff in Macau.
SUMMARY OF AWARDS AND HONORS
World Health Qigong Champion: 5-Time.
International First-Place Awards: 12+.
Beijing Sport University Gold Medals: 4 total (3 in 2024, 2 in 2026).
Macau Triple Champion (2018): Wushu, Health Qigong, and Taekwondo in one month.
Excellent Performance Award: 17th International Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Competition (2026).
Training Certificates (BSU): 2 (July 2026).
Taekwondo Hall of Fame: Official Inductee.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor: 2 disciplines (Yang-style Taijiquan and Baduanjin).
Chinese Wushu Association: 7th Duanwei.
International Health Qigong Federation: 6th Duan.
LEGACY STATEMENT
Nikola Maricic (馬司洋) is not merely a coach or an athlete. He is a living heritage figure, an ambassador of Chinese culture, and a global citizen who embodies the Olympic ideal that sport belongs to everyone, regardless of race, nationality, or age.
His 49-year journey—from a solitary eight-year-old boy with a magazine to a five-time World Champion standing on the podium at Beijing Sport University—is a testament to the power of dedication, gratitude, and the universal language of health, harmony, and human excellence.
"True mastery is not measured by medals. It is measured by what continues after you."
NIKOLA MARICIC (馬司洋)
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PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Full Name: Nikola Maricic
Chinese Name: 馬司洋 (Ma Siyang)
Citizenship: Chinese citizen, Macau Special Administrative Region (holds Macau passport)
Ethnic Appearance: Western face, fully Macau Chinese by citizenship
Age / Experience: Began self-study at age 8 in 1977. Now in 2026, this represents 49 years of continuous practice.
Languages: Multilingual, teaching in English, Chinese, and other languages as needed.
EARLY LIFE AND INSPIRATION
Starting Point: At age 8 in 1977, Nikola began mastering the hidden architecture of human energy through self-study.
Self-Taught Journey: He started learning Qigong alone with no teacher and no Chinese family background—only an inner calling. He studied from magazines and pictures, developing his practice entirely through personal dedication.
Health Challenge: As a child, he suffered from scoliosis. Through Qigong, Daoyin, and Neigong practice, he corrected his spinal curvature and restored his health. This healing experience became the original motivation for his lifelong dedication to these arts.
No External Influence: His journey has been entirely self-motivated, driven by a deep personal connection to Chinese culture that developed spontaneously from a young age.
COMPETITIVE ACHIEVEMENTS (CHAMPIONSHIPS AND MEDALS)
World Health Qigong Championships
2017 – 7th World Health Qigong Tournament and Exchange, The Hague, Netherlands: Gold Medal in Wu Qin Xi (五禽戏 - Five Animals) - Men's Individual. This was his first World Championship title, marking the beginning of his decade-long dominance in the sport from 2017 to 2023.
2019 – 8th World Health Qigong Competition, Melbourne, Australia: Three First-Place Gold Medals in Yi Jin Jing, Ba Duan Jin, and Daoyin Yangsheng Gong 12 Methods. He achieved a historic score of 9.03 points, which was higher than the China Mainland team's score—a remarkable accomplishment.
2023 – 10th World Health Qigong Exchange Competition and 6th World Health Qigong Science Forum, Tokyo, Japan: Gold Medal in Health Qigong · Ma Wang Dui Dao Yin Shu (健身气功·马王堆导引术) in the Men's Individual (Age 40-64) category, along with a Second Prize in Health Qigong · Ba Duan Jin.
International Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Competitions (Beijing Sport University)
2024 – 16th International Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Competition, Beijing, China: Three Gold Medals.
2026 (July 18-19) – 17th International Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Competition, Beijing, China: Gold Medal in Health Qigong · Ba Duan Jin (Short Version) Group A; Gold Medal in Health Qigong · Daoyin Yangsheng Gong 12 Methods (Short Version) Group A; and the Excellent Performance Award (个人优秀表演奖) for Individual Performance.
Asia-Pacific Championships
2026 – 1st Asia-Pacific Health Qigong Championship, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Two First-Place Awards.
Macau Triple Champion (2018)
In 2018, Nikola achieved a rare feat by becoming a Triple Macau Champion in three different sports within a single month: Wushu (Taijiquan discipline), Health Qigong, and Taekwondo. This demonstrated his extraordinary versatility across multiple martial and wellness disciplines.
Summary of Major Titles
Overall, Nikola is a 5-Time World Health Qigong Champion with 12 International First-Place Awards to his name. He has earned a total of 4 Gold Medals from Beijing Sport University (3 in 2024 and 2 in 2026).
COACHING AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Total Teaching Experience: Over 40 years across Croatia, Macau, and globally.
Started As: Coach first, competitor later. His coaching career actually preceded his competitive career, meaning he developed his teaching methodology before validating it through personal competition.
Dual Identity: He has always maintained both Coach and Athlete identities simultaneously throughout his career, giving him unique insight into both roles.
Teaching Locations
Macau: He teaches at Lingnan Middle School, public parks, community spaces, and corporate settings across the city.
China Mainland: He has taught in Zhongshan with Master Luke Chan and at Beijing Sport University.
Croatia: He founded the Croatian Martial Arts Federation and taught at hospitals, the diabetes association, and the paraplegic and quadriplegic association.
Tunisia: He taught at the FITAQI 2026 International Conference.
School Programs in Macau
Lingnan Middle School (岭南中学): He successfully introduced the Baduanjin Physical Fitness Class (八段锦体能班) to students, bringing Health Qigong into the formal curriculum.
Macau Higher Education Institutions: He actively recruits students, teachers, professors, deans, and staff from all universities in Macau for outdoor Tai Chi and Qigong programs.
Corporate and Community Teaching
Macau Companies: He provides training programs for corporate employees, including casino workers, using workplace exercise routines.
Public Parks: He offers free outdoor classes in Macau's public spaces, making Qigong accessible to everyone.
Libraries: He regularly holds public lectures and workshops in library settings.
Hospitals and Associations (Croatia): He taught diabetes patients voluntarily at hospitals and conducted programs for the Croatian Diabetes Association. He also taught adaptive programs for the Croatian Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association—all on a voluntary basis.
Professional Football Clubs: He privately coached players from major Croatian clubs, and players reported improved performance leading to transfers to bigger clubs. He also worked with Benfica Macau.
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND RANKS
Chinese Wushu Association: 7th Duanwei (段位七段).
International Health Qigong Federation: 6th Duan.
Taekwondo Black Belt: 7th Dan (黑带七段) from the World Taekwondo ChangMooKwan Traditional Federation.
Official Macau National Team Member: Active member of the Macau Health Qigong Team.
Taekwondo Hall of Fame: Official Inductee.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor: Certified Inheritor of Health Qigong Baduanjin (八段锦) by the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Big Data Center.
Training Certificates – Beijing Sport University (2026)
July 16, 2026: Completed Health Qigong · Shi Er Duan Jin (健身气功·十二段锦) with Professor Yang Bailong (杨柏龙教授) — Certificate Earned.
July 17, 2026: Completed Taiji Yangsheng He Ling Fan Exercise (养生太极鹤龄双扇) with Coach Yang Hui (杨慧教练) — Certificate Earned.
OFFICIAL AFFILIATIONS
Macau Health Qigong General Association (澳门健身气功总会): Official Coach.
Macau National Team: Official Member and Representative.
Chinese Wushu Association: 7th Duanwei Holder.
Croatian Martial Arts Federation (克罗地亚武术联合会): Founder in 1999 and Former President.
Confucius Institute: Taught as an instructor.
Beijing Sport University – Daoyin Yangsheng Center: Recognized Instructor and Training Participant.
SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE AND TEACHING METHODS
Core Disciplines Taught
Health Qigong (健身气功): He teaches Ba Duan Jin (八段锦), Yi Jin Jing (易筋经), Wu Qin Xi (五禽戏), Shi Er Duan Jin (十二段锦), Ma Wang Dui Dao Yin (马王堆导引术), and Daoyin Yangsheng Gong 12 Methods (导引养生功十二法).
Tai Chi (太极拳): He is a Certified Inheritor of Yang-style Taijiquan (杨式太极拳).
Taekwondo (跆拳道): He teaches Traditional Changmookwan and ITF styles, as well as Olympic WT/Kukkiwon.
Karate: He is certified to teach.
Kickboxing: He is certified to teach.
Wushu: He is certified to teach.
Chinese Dancing: He is certified to teach.
Neigong (内功): He teaches Structural Alignment for Peak Performance.
Qigong Mental Coaching: He provides competition improvement and mental preparation for athletes in over 28 Olympic sports.
Unique Teaching Proposition
Cross-Disciplinary Mastery: He is certified across multiple arts including Traditional and Olympic Taekwondo, Karate, Kickboxing, Wushu, Qigong, and Chinese Dancing.
All-in-One Training: Students can learn multiple arts under one roof.
Proven Champion Who Creates Champions: As a 5-time World Champion and rare triple Macau Champion in 3 sports in one month, he has led his students to win numerous medals.
Olympic Sport Coaching: He helps athletes from over 28 Olympic sports with competition improvement and mental preparation.
Deep Historical Lineage: He has a direct link to Changmookwan style roots.
Structural Alignment System: His 5-minute system clears past emotional clutter, unlocks trapped energy, and aligns the body for absolute clarity.
East-West Body Structure Expert: With decades of research into differences between Asian and Western body structures and thinking patterns, he tailors training to Asian physique to prevent injury.
NOTABLE EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES
World Qigong Day (世界气功日): He serves as a core organizer and lead instructor in Macau, coordinating global synchronized demonstrations.
"Bay Area Unity, One Family" (湾区共融一家亲) 2024: He served as lead instructor at Tap Seac Square, Macau, guiding nearly 1,300 Macau citizens in a collective Baduanjin demonstration.
14th Macau Workers' Health Qigong Exchange Competition (2016): He participated as both participant and instructor, organized by the Macau Workers' Sports Committee on June 11 at the Workers' Stadium.
FITAQI 2026 International Conference, Tunisia: He co-taught alongside Professor Hu Xiaofei (胡晓飞教授) from Beijing Sport University.
17th International Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Competition (2026): He won 2 Gold Medals and 1 Excellent Performance Award at Beijing Sport University.
Stage Performances: He can guide 1,000 people in 5 minutes to feel a surge of power and clarity.
Hollywood Film: He performed action and stunt work in the Hollywood film "Now You See Me 2" (惊天魔盗团2).
PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA APPEARANCES
Croatian National Television: He has made multiple appearances on news programs promoting Qigong and Tai Chi.
Chinese Social Media: He is an active promoter of Health Qigong and Chinese culture.
Public Lectures: He regularly holds public lectures in libraries and community spaces.
Student Testimonials: His students have publicly shared the benefits of his training, including stress reduction, performance improvement, and health recovery.
COACHING PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION
Core Beliefs
"True mastery is not measured by medals. It is measured by what continues after you."
"The Olympic Spirit is neither the property of one race nor of one age."
"All sports for all people."
"Tai Chi and Qigong are not just exercise—they are stress management, they are medicine, they are a way of life."
"I came as a student first, ready to listen and learn. But I also came to share my lifelong journey with the global family of Qigong practitioners."
Mission Statement
To bring over 40 years of mastery in Chinese Neigong to global stages, global business summits, and Olympic-level athletes across Asia, Europe, and Australia.
To make Chinese culture accessible to every person in the world.
To serve as a living bridge between Eastern and Western cultures.
To promote 全民健身 (National Fitness) and 发展体育运动增强人民体质 (Develop Sports, Strengthen the People).
To uphold Coubertin's Olympic ideals: Excellence, Respect, Friendship, and No Discrimination.
Approach to Teaching
Student First: He approaches every teaching engagement as a student first, ready to listen and learn.
Free Teaching: He has taught for over 30 years without payment in many settings including parks, hospitals, and associations.
Self-Funded Competition: He competes at his own expense—not for money, but to gain media exposure for the art.
Gratitude-Driven: His motivation is to thank Chinese culture for healing his body.
Joy in Movement: He believes happiness is the prerequisite to becoming an Olympian.
PHILOSOPHICAL ALIGNMENT
Coubertin's Olympic Spirit – Embodied by Nikola Maricic
When Coubertin proclaimed "All sports for all people," Nikola practices this by teaching for free in parks, schools, libraries, and public spaces.
When Coubertin declared "The Olympic Spirit is neither the property of one race nor of one age," Nikola embodies this as a Western-face Chinese citizen who represents Macau internationally.
When Coubertin taught "The important thing is not winning but taking part," Nikola competes not for medals but to honor the culture that healed him.
When Coubertin advocated "Education through sport," Nikola brings Qigong into schools and universities.
When Coubertin promoted "International friendship and understanding," Nikola builds bridges between Croatia, China, Macau, and beyond.
When Coubertin insisted on "Zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind," Nikola persevered despite being called a "foreigner" by associations he represented, continuing to compete and teach regardless.
KEY QUOTES FROM NIKOLA MARICIC
"49 years ago, I began walking toward Chinese culture—alone, with no teachers, no influence." — Reflection on his journey.
"I started learning Qigong alone at age eight, with no teacher, no Chinese family background—just an inner calling. For 49 years, I never gave up." — After winning at Beijing Sport University.
"I came as a student first. But I also came to share my lifelong journey with the global family of Qigong practitioners." — 17th International Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Competition.
"I participated not for medals, but to prove I was doing it right." — On his competition motivation.
"This is more than just a competition for me... To be here at Beijing Sport University, training under its esteemed faculty and competing alongside the world's best, is a dream fulfilled." — Beijing Sport University 2026.
"I was first a coach, and then a competitor. I used medals to validate my teaching methods." — On his coaching philosophy.
"同声相应，同气相求。愿有缘相见。" (Like attracts like. May fate bring us together again.) — Closing words at Beijing Sport University.
"I stand beside the statue of Coubertin. Not to show off, but to remind myself: true sportsmanship transcends borders, race, and politics. Coubertin restored the Olympics. I spread Chinese wellness culture. We do the same thing." — On the Olympic spirit.
CONTACT INFORMATION
WeChat: wushunikolas
Mobile Phone: +853 66882452
Location: Macau, Zhuhai, Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area
Teaching Format: First class free.
Recruitment: Open to all students, teachers, professors, deans, and university staff in Macau.
SUMMARY OF AWARDS AND HONORS
World Health Qigong Champion: 5-Time.
International First-Place Awards: 12+.
Beijing Sport University Gold Medals: 4 total (3 in 2024, 2 in 2026).
Macau Triple Champion (2018): Wushu, Health Qigong, and Taekwondo in one month.
Excellent Performance Award: 17th International Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Competition (2026).
Training Certificates (BSU): 2 (July 2026).
Taekwondo Hall of Fame: Official Inductee.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor: 2 disciplines (Yang-style Taijiquan and Baduanjin).
Chinese Wushu Association: 7th Duanwei.
International Health Qigong Federation: 6th Duan.
LEGACY STATEMENT
Nikola Maricic (馬司洋) is not merely a coach or an athlete. He is a living heritage figure, an ambassador of Chinese culture, and a global citizen who embodies the Olympic ideal that sport belongs to everyone, regardless of race, nationality, or age.
His 49-year journey—from a solitary eight-year-old boy with a magazine to a five-time World Champion standing on the podium at Beijing Sport University—is a testament to the power of dedication, gratitude, and the universal language of health, harmony, and human excellence.
"True mastery is not measured by medals. It is measured by what continues after you."
