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| Program Director: Andrei Popandopoulo |
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(781) 493-6345 |
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apopandopoulo@nesacademy.com |
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 Andrei was born in Moscow, Russia and started training in boxing at the age of 10. In 1977, at the age of 13, he added judo and SAMBO to his regimen. In 1979 Andrei was accepted to an elite Olympic development school of SAMBO - SAMBO70. He graduated in 1981 with a title of Sports Master of judo and SAMBO, USSR, and was awarded with a black belt of 4 degree in judo. In 1983 he was drafted into the Soviet Army as a sergeant of VDS Spetsnaz (airborne forces). After demobilization in 1985, he enrolled in State Central Order of Lenin Institute of Physical Education in Moscow (presently known as Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport and Tourism), and graduated in 1990 with a double degree in coaching and personal training and sports medicine and massage and physical therapy.
He worked as a body guard and stunt instructor during his university years. After graduation, Andrei became professor of physical education and judo and SAMBO head coach at Moscow Civil Engineering Institute (presently known as Moscow State University of Civil Engineering).
In 1991 Andrei moved to the US and started working as personal trainer and self-defense instructor in a variety of sports clubs in Massachusetts. In 1993 he got MA massage license and opened International Massage Therapy Center at Fitness First Gym in Arlington, MA. From 1995 to 2006 Andrei worked as massage therapist for NHL’s Boston Bruins. He retired in 2006. In 2007 he opened SAMBO 7 School, and two years later SAMBO 7 won 2009 USA Open SAMBO Championships.
Even though his students undergo rigorous training and withstand demanding schedule, their rewards are equally gratifying as one of his students moved from white belt to black belt in 1.5 years, got accepted into West Point Academy, and competed for USA in 2009 SAMBO World Championship. Andrei believes that hard work and perseverance combined with high goal setting and self-accountability yield consistent results.
Presently, Andrei is the head coach of USA SAMBO Junior National Team. |
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| About NESA MMA and Boxing program: |
Andrei’s teaching philosophy is based on high intensity, iron discipline, and merit-based advancement. His classes are focused on delivering results as he expects his students to be fully vested in improving their skills and discovering their true potential.
MMA – Mixed Martial Arts
Contact sport that combines a wide variety of fighting techniques and skills from a mixture of martial arts traditions and non-traditions, like wrestling, karate, boxing, grappling, SAMBO, judo and jiu-jitsu.
MMA classes include warm up and conditioning tools, acrobatic stretching, basic punching and kicking techniques, and allow to skill growth and development.
MMA provides self-defense tools, builds self esteem and stamina, cultivates goal setting and attainment, promotes self-awareness and self- accountably, heightens attention, and promotes overall health and fitness. Class Benefits:
Discipline, respect, sense of accomplishment, stress reducer, confidence building, body building, body
conditioning, and finally the overall health benefits received from regular exercise. |
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I take my two grandsons to the Sunday Morning Play time to get exercise. Very nice Sunday morning out for the boys. Love this place.
--- Diane B. December 2011
I'm mother of a boy with autism that had a birthday party at NESA this past weekend. I wanted to say that Matt and Joe were absolutely wonderful with the children and I was really impressed by the way they worked with the group. The children had a great time. THANK YOU.
--- Anne B. November 2011
The soccer teacher is phenomenal!!!! What a wonderful person and teacher! Thank you so much for arranging for him to teach here!
What has your experience been with NESA?
Excellent. NESA works well for my family there are so many choices. I can have 3 of my kids participating in different programs at the same time.
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Sport is so important and it teaches children how to stay healthy, fit ...
In what ways do you think our program has helped your child?
Good experience playing with other kids and physical activity.
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