In the tiny, but mighty state of Massachusetts, famously known as MA, where clam chowder, vibrant fall foliage, and the beloved Red Sox call home, there's a group of plucky kids who've found a new passion. These aren't your run-of-the-mill, video game-playing, pizza-eating, homework-dodging kids. Oh no! These are the fearless kids of the "Massachusetts Marvelous Kickboxing Club," and they can punch, kick, and roundhouse like no others. Leading this energetic bunch is none other than their cool, imaginary friend, Chuck "Chuckles" Cheeks, a former champion kickboxer turned invisible mentor. Chuckles is a bean-sized dynamo with a Cheshire cat grin, who has the power to transform into a towering giant whenever there's a kickboxing lesson. Chuckles' lessons are never dull. When teaching them to punch, he occasionally turns into a jelly-filled donut, where every punch squirts jelly! For kicks, he morphs into a piñata, and candies burst out with every successful hit! And for roundhouses, he becomes a spinning disco ball, and the room becomes a dance floor. So, if you stroll through the streets of MA, and you hear the thud of kicks or see a flash of spinning light from a window, remember it's just Chuckles and the kickboxing kids practicing their moves. You might laugh or shake your head at these unique training methods, but don't underestimate the power of imagination, jelly donuts, piñatas, and disco balls. In MA, they are shaping the future kickboxing champions, one Chuckles-fueled session at a time!
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DEBUT Creative Center & Theater-Studio is a dual-language (English–Russian) program where kids explore creativity, confidence, and self-expression. From theater and dance to fencing and stage performance, children can try new activities and discover their unique talents. Small class sizes let instructors give each child personalized attention, helping them feel comfortable, supported, and confident as they learn. Kids build artistic skills while also developing social confidence, teamwork, and poise on stage and in everyday life. Our programs celebrate each child’s individuality, combining fun, hands-on experiences with a focus on personal growth—all while keeping Russian language and culture an important part of the curriculum.


Dragon Phoenix Dojo is the perfect place for families to learn and grow together. Led by Shihan Jesse Dwire, a dedicated martial artist with more than three decades of experience, Dragon Phoenix Dojo offers a safe and encouraging environment for individuals of all levels and backgrounds to learn and develop the skills and values of martial arts. Students are guided through the fundamentals of martial arts, such as character, effort, etiquette, sincerity and self control. To help bring the teachings to life, Shihan Dwire uses the symbols of traditional animals - tiger for strength, leopard for speed, crane for balance and snake for ground fighting - as well as the dragon and phoenix, which represent wisdom and ultimate fighting spirit. At Dragon Phoenix Dojo, families can come together to build relationships, gain strength and confidence, and experience the camaraderie of a supportive community. With the guidance of Shihan Dwire, learn to build character and have fun in the process.