Allan Azoff
Sensei - Kyoshi, Nana Dan
Allan Azoff began his study of Uechi Ryu in 1978 at the Mattson Academy of Karate in Boston. He currently holds the rank of Kyoshi, Nanadan (Master 7th degree Black Belt). Although he began teaching after receiving his 1st degree black belt in 1983, his professional martial arts career began in 1995 with the opening of his school in Lexington. “It’s great when your passion and your profession are one and the same. I enjoy teaching every day”. Mr. Azoff continues his study of Uechi Ryu with Sensei Buzz Durkin, headmaster of the Uechi Ryu Butokukai in Atkinson, NH.
Over the years, Mr. Azoff has participated in many Uechi Ryu and Open competitions. He has also coordinated and run numerous martial art events including the Uechi World Championship, the All Okinawan Karate Championships, the New England Open Junior Karate Championships, Uechi Fest, numerous Black Belt tests, and many others.
A father of two, Mr. Azoff lives in Lexington.
JENNIFER PATASHNICK
Instructor - Go Dan
Jen is our senior student. She is a serious martial artist who has been studying Uechi-Ryu since 1996. She received her Go Dan (5th degree Black Belt) in May 2011. Jen has also studied Hung Gar Kung Fu and Kali/Arnis. She is a talented student and a gifted teacher.
A graduate of Brandeis University in Waltham, Jen worked at Children's Hospital Boston for ten years, and, in 2006, co-founded a consulting company to advise researchers on the use of qualitative data analysis software packages.
Currently, Jen is enjoying being a stay-at-home mom to her son, Orion, born in October 2008. Although he's still working on the basics of gross and fine motor skills, she can't wait to teach him sanchin!
NATHALIA AZOFF
Instructor - Yon Dan
Nathalia has been studying Uechi- Ryu since 1996 and received her Yon Dan (4th degree Black Belt) in May 2008. She is also an avid Brasilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner who trains and competes internationally. She is an intense martial artist and a warm, patient teacher.
Nathalia has traveled extensively all over the world for pleasure, to train and compete in the martial arts, and for work.
She earned her degree in Economics and Finance from Bentley College in Waltham, and her MBA from Suffolk University.
Nathalia is fluent in 3 languages and manages
the Latin American division for an international software company.
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