Sensei Allan Azoff

Kudan (9th Degree Black Belt)

Sensei Azoff began his study of Uechi Ryu in 1978 at the Mattson Academy of Karate in Boston. 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 in 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.