Louis Neglia Martial Arts Academy
Welcome to the Louis Neglia Martial Arts Academy,
teaching the finest in Karate. Kickboxing and Ju Jitsu in the same location for over 25 years.
There is over 4000 square feet and three floors of space with all the equipment you will ever need in order to meet your goal of becoming the best that you can be. Our facilities include five hanging heavybags, without which you can’t perfect your punches and kicks. The bags also build and tone muscles as well as condition your heart and lungs-a must for any serious martial artist. We also have wight training, a boxing ring, mats for Jiu Jitsu train-ing, gloves, headgear, and all safety equipment necessary to develop the important three ranges of distance fighting (hand range, kicking range, and self-defense grappling range) which is essential to develop one’s complete martial arts skills.
HOW TO GET STARTED:
CALL 516-458-4989
to schedule an appointment to fill out an enrollment application to start in our Beginners Program.
Sign up right now if you are ready for a new, healthier and more confident way of life for yourself or your children.
SCHOOL HOURS:
Mon & Wed 5-6:30(Children’s Class-Begin. Intermediate)
Mon & Wed 6:30-8(Advanced Adult – Brown/Black Belts)
Tues & Thurs 5-6:30(Advanced Teens – Green/Brown/Black)
Tues & Thurs 5-6:30(Intermediate Adults-Green Belt level)
Tues & Thurs 5-6:30(Adult Beginners)
Weekend hours Fri Sat – Gym facilities open for workouts
Private Lessons available – call for appointment
Philosophy
We recognize that among the best gifts parents can give their child or themselves is a positive self image and confidence, because
-with confidence nothing is impossible;
-with confidence adults and children have a bright future and don’t fear failure, but strive to achieve success;
— with confidence, as child can accomplish more in life, stay healthier and lead a happier life.
In addition to being the ultimate in self-defense, students that enroll in the Louis Neglia Martial Arts Academy find martial arts is also an ideal physical culture which promotes the well-balanced development of the entire body. The performance of its many techniques causes the body to bend, twist and stretch in elasticity and strength which benefits not only the muscles, but the heart, lungs and other internal organs as well.
While you are learning Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, and Kickboxing, you will find much more will be gained, self-respect, respect for others, responsibility, self-confidence, modesty, discipline, physical control and mental control — all absolutely essential, and beneficial in your life and career. Train hard and the martial arts will have a positive effect on your whole life, in addition to being a magnificent sport, art, and an outlet for built-up emotions.
Why Choose Louis Neglia’s Academy?
Today there are many instructors and schools(Dojos). Choosing a quality school may be a hard decision for the beginning student. Check the background and track record of both the school and the instructor. This is the most crucial step in reaching your full potential as a true Martial Artist. The Martial Arts is an art –you can not, and should not, do it half way. There are big differences in dojos and senseis (instructors).
It’s up to you to make the right decision.
— This academy was founded in 1973 in Brooklyn, New York by World Kickboxing Champion Louis Neglia.
— Champions train Champions, Louis Neglia’s students have consistently won numerous local and national kickboxing championships and have a overall win record second to none.
Is Louis Neglia’s Martial Arts Academy Difficult?
When observing an advanced student attack full force, you may get the impression that the Martial Arts is just for athletes. However students form all ages will learn that they can grow to a high level of mental and physical proficiency because the Martial Arts is “private competition” — one competes against himself in striving for the next level of development. Even the most advanced student felt the same way as the first time observer. The difference is the willingness to start, work hard, meet the standards, and in time you will grow to levels beyond your belief. Everyone has the potential to be the best they can be if you are willing to work. Martial Arts teaches the lessons of life — nothing worthwhile comes easy.
What to Expect
Classes divided into separate belt levels for maximum learning at every level. Classes and facilities five days a week. Monthly rates, no contracts (students are not required to pay more than one month tuition at a time). A monthly rate of $100.00 is all you need to start. All classes are taught by Louis Neglia, and assisted by Black Belts certified and under his constant supervision. It takes about twelve months for the average person to gain special skills — to achieve a Black Belt would take committed attendance and diligent practice. Louis Neglia’s Martial Arts system continues the best concepts of Karate, Ju Jitsu, and Kickboxing providing the most well-rounded system ever devised. Age, sex or physical condition are not important because in the Martial Arts all blows are directed to the vital areas of your assailant. Students range from six to sixty years of age. Attending the Louis Neglia Martial Arts Academy you will receive the best Martial Arts instruction available anywhere.
About Louis Neglia
Louis Negliea is a three-time World Kickboxing Champion, a former U.S. Kickboxiing Champion, a Florida Karate Champion, New York State Champion, and an Eastern American Karate Champion. No Opponent has lasted more than three rounds against Louis Neglia since he won his first World Championship in 1980. Lou is an eight-degree Black Belt, and retired from competition in 1985 with a career record of 34 wins and only 2 losses. He was named Fighter Of the Year in 1984 and was inducted into the Karate Hall of Fame. He starred in four motion pictures(“A Hard Way to Die”,”Super Weapon”,”Fist of Fear”,and “One Down”, “Two To Go”). Featured articles have been written about him in the top American and International magazines and newspapers.
Lou is also the president of Ring of Combat, one of the longest running MMA promotions in the United States. More than 80 ROC fighters have received the call to compete against the worlds best in the UFC. A few of the ROC alumni that went on to the UFC include Frankie Edgar, Matt Serra and current UFC middleweight champion, Chris Weidman. It is because of this success of finding unknown talent and preparing them for the world state, the Ring of Combat has earned the reputation of being called the “American Idol” of MMA. Lou firmly believes that tough fights make great fighters!
See pictures of Lou through his career in the picture gallery.