Noah Lucia grew up in the "dojo" and started his formal martial arts training 27 years ago at the age of three under the watchful eye his dad (Duane Lucia sensei). His martial arts training took a few interesting turns when he became an ice hockey player and took up judo to enhance his checking ability. Noah went on to play college hockey at Norwich University. After graduating college Noah moved to Japan to teach English to children. In Japan he studied in Nippon Kempo and continues to study Judo as well as Uechiryu and Sanchin Martial Arts.