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Cervizzi’s Martial Arts Academy®

About

Cervizzi’s Martial Arts Academy offers martial arts programs for kids, teens and adults of all fitness levels, with its North Reading school among locations that also include Lynnfield, Andover, North Andover and Winthrop. Since 1995 the academy has aimed to give every student personalized instruction regardless of ability, building self-esteem and a positive belief system so students can defend themselves and pursue their goals.

Grandmaster Paul Cervizzi holds a 10th Dan and the title of Soke, was promoted to Senior Grand Master and 9th degree black belt in Kajukenbo in 2024, and has been inducted into several martial arts halls of fame. He is also a Boston College graduate and a lawyer admitted to practice in Massachusetts. Executive Director Shihan Diana Dustin, a 6th degree black belt, is chief instructor at the Lynnfield dojo.

What to Know

  • A free introductory class is available for new students.
  • Classes include anti-bullying lessons and life skills such as leadership and public speaking.
  • Grandmaster Cervizzi was inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame as Master Instructor of the Year in 2000.
  • The academy has a competition team and hosts the CMAA Boston Fall Invitational Karate Tournament.

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