Karate
The benefits of Martial Arts are many. Getting in
great shape and learning to defend oneself however, is just
the beginning. Hear at NESA we offer a fun, encouraging and
enthusiastic environment in which to learn and train. Values
such as Respect, Perseverance, Confidence, Self Discipline
and Physical Fitness have been core philosophies of Martial
Arts training for centuries and we incorporate these values
into all our programs and classes. Here our goals are
simple; develop strong minds and bodies to combat the
challenges we meet everyday.
Chris Baxter
Mr. Baxter has been training in Martial Arts for over 20
years and has been instructing students for more then 15
years. He is a former World Kickboxing Association North
American Amateur Champion and a World Professional
Kickboxing Association World Champion. He holds a Second
Degree Black Belt in Americas Kenpo Karate as well as high
level designations in Jeet Kune Do, Leveraged and Bladed
Weapons, Ground Fighting and Trapping. Additionally, Mr.
Baxter has earned the title of Associate Instructor from
Combat Technologies.
Matthew Abate
Mr. Abate holds a Second Degree Black Belt in Kenpo
Karate as well designations and certifications in Krav Maga,
CDT and XMA. He has been teaching professionally and
managing programs for over 5 years. As a Senior Instructor
and Manager of one of New Englands largest Martial Arts
schools his experience includes leading programs for
students from age 3 years to adult including:
Little Dragons (ages 3-4)
Karate Kids (ages 5-6)
Kids and Teens (ages 7-17)
XMA, Xtreme Martial Arts
Adult Kickboxing and Self Defense
Adult Krav Maga
Patrick Lynch
Mr. Lynch holds a Second Degree Black Belt in Kenpo
Karate, designations and certifications in Krav Maga and CDT
and is a practitioner of Jeet Kune Do and Leveraged and
Bladed weapons. He has worked with schools nationwide
through The Instructors Edge to incorporate Character
Development programs into their curriculum. Mr. Lynch has
been teaching Martial Arts for 6 years to a wide range of
age groups and skill levels including:
