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 Program Director:
Alex Foygelman
Contact : (781) 493 - 6345
Email : afoygelman@nesacademy.com
About the Coach
Alex Foygelman was born in 1957. He began training in karate in 1978 at the Central
Karate School in Moscow. In 1982, with a fellow karate instructor, he founded Shotokan
Karate School in the city of Stupino in the Moscow Region. From 1982 to 1993 he
was a karate instructor for kids and adults within this school. In 1993 he and his
family immigrated to the United States. From 1997 to 2008 he was a karate instructor
for adults classes at the TNT Karate and Self Defense School in Canton Massachusetts.
He obtained his fir degree lack belt in 1984 in Shotokan Karate. He then obtained
is second degree black belt in 2005.
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What is Shotokan Karate?
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Shotokan Karate is the most widely practised form of Karate in the world today,
following the teachings of Gichin Funakoshi, the schoolteacher and poet who brought
Karate out of Okinawa in the 1920s. Funakoshi's pen-name was Shoto (meaning 'pine
waves') and so this style of Karate came to be known as Shoto-Kan, or 'the
House of Shoto'. Thus the full name of the Art, Shotokan-ryu Karate-Do
translates as 'The Way of the Empty Hand as Taught in the House of Funakoshi'.
Shotokan emphasises a balanced development of speed, skill, strength and range of
technique taught within a system which instils self-confidence and self-discipline.
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Can anyone practice Karate?
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Yes! Karate students come from all age groups, ethnic and religious backgrounds
and both sexes: it doesn't matter what your current level of fitness is - Karate
is designed to gradually improve your fitness, as you progress.
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What will training involve?
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Classes begin with a comprehensive warm-up, to ensure that the body is ready for
physical training and to develop flexibility. During beginners' courses, the main
class will initially be split up into groups: one for beginners and one for more
advanced students, ensuring that each group may be taught at an appropriate level
and pace. The three sections of Karate training are:
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- Kihon (basic technique) - where blocks, strikes
and stances, the fundamentals of Karate, are taught
- Kata (forms/patterns) - an extended series of
combination techniques representing symbolic defence against multiple assailants
and containing the close-range techniques of Karate, and
- Kumite (fighting/sparring) - where the techniques
learned in Kihon and Kata are put to use against 'real' opponents. Kumite begins
with basic blocks and counter-strikes to single, named attacks, becoming more advanced
as the student progresses, to Jiyu-Kumite (free-fighting), where students
learn to attack with, and defend against, multiple unannounced attacks more akin
to a real 'street' scenario.
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What will I get out of training?
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To reach a high standard in Karate requires enthusiastic and consistent physical
training, promoting fitness, well-being and concentration, along with dedication
and commitment, promoting a confident and determined character. There is also a
'Dojo Kun', or Code of Conduct, which not only ensures a safe and disciplined
training environment but also serves as a tool for moulding behaviour so that true
Karateka can learn the confidence and awareness to diffuse or escape dangerous situations,
using violence only as a last resort. So if you're interested in learning to stay
safe and improving your fitness, confidence and personal discipline, along with
a great social life and making new friends with like-minded people - why not try
us out?
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What is the Dojo Etiquette?
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As a martial arts club that trains in a fighting art it is essential to observe
a few key points to insure that the Dojo is a safe environment for people to train
in. The
Senseis and
committee hope that, if everyone knows what is expected of them, there
will be less time wasting during the lessons explaining everything and more time
to do what we're all here for: Karate.
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- Bow as you enter and leave the Dojo
- Address the instructors as 'Sensei'
- Ask permission to leave the Dojo when a lesson is in progress
- If entering a lesson late, sit in seiza at the side of the Dojo
and wait to be asked by the sensei to join in
- Bow to Dan grades as they enter the Dojo
- Keep your finger and toe nails short and clean
- Take off any jewellery
- Do not talk when an instructor is talking
- Cover any open wounds with a waterproof dressing
- Remove any nail varnish
- Do your bit to make the Dojo a safe and pleasant place to train
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Benefits
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- Confidence and Self-esteem
- Increased self-discipline and respectfulness
- The ability to handle peer pressure and bullies
- Enhance physical skills and coordination
- Real self-defense principles that could save his or her life
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Do not see the class that fits your schedule?
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Online
Registration
Combine any two types of Martial Arts Programs once a week for $130. Call to Register.
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My son Cole (15) has been enrolled in the homeschool program on Tuesdays for 2 or 3 years now. He loves it! He takes gymnastics and parkour regularly and has taken science, math, and chess in the past. He also appreciates open gym! I also appreciate open gym because I usually get some exercise in while Cole is in class or playing. I also appreciate the parents and staff, who are friendly and interesting to talk to when I feel like socializing. I highly recommend NESA to everyone!
--- Donna L. 2012
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
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.
How do you think sports help your child in everyday life?
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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