Athletic Balance, LLC d/b/a Chinese Martial Arts 32 Nagog Park, Acton, MA 01720

"Tried out an adult tai chi class. I have never done martial arts before. Everyone was extremely nice and accommodating. The students and teacher had really lovely rapport like everyone was old friends. All around wonderful experience."

"I have been studying and teaching Martial Arts for the better part of 4 decades with teachers from around the world and with students of all abilities. From my own experiences, Narcyz Latecki has the knowledge and expertise as one of the best teachers I have had the good fortune to learn from. His blend of history, knowledge, skill and practical application is apparent and is what first attracted me to his school. At a more advanced level, Narcyz approaches Martial Arts as a true "art form" and is subject to individual interpretation and evolution over time. Mind-Body-Spirit always has been a way of life for me and he has enough teaching observational skill to adapt to my own abilities and understanding. This teaching skill obvious as brings out the best in his students as evidenced by his students wining championship titles in independent Kung Fu and Wushu competitions (as he has won when he competed). The Martial Arts community is tight knit and relatively small in this area. I find that his classes have brought together a collection of students that I have had direct and indirect connections with over my martial arts and business career. From this, the spirit and passion in class is palpable and enjoyable. I look forward to class every week. Today in class Narcyz humbly mentioned in passing that he was voted as one of the Top One Hundred Extraordinary Martial Artists of the World and Prominent Wushu Coach. In addition, he was appointed co-chairman of the International Wushu Sanshou Dao Association. Congratulations! As a final note, Narcyz has an open and less formal approach for his adult classes as opposed to the traditional dogmatic approach most martial arts schools exhibit (not to say tradition and dogma are not needed in children's classes!). When I met Narcyz 6 years ago, I asked him if I should address him as "Sifu" to which he replied, "No, Narcyz is fine..." From my own historically dogmatic training, I found it difficult for me not to show him more respect. He mentioned to me that in Chinese tradition, he would have to accept me as a student before I am allowed to address him as Sifu... With the utmost respect, Narcyz it is!"

"Athletic Balance Chinese Martial Arts is a school for true learning, whether your interests are Kung Fu, Tai Chi, self defense or weapons. Master Narcyz Latecki has devoted his life to continued learning and teaching martial arts. His students are encouraged to practice hard and compete in tournaments. Many of his students have competed around the country and abroad. I came from a Kung Fu school which was very close-minded in their teaching. He is very open minded to other martial art styles, we have many students with all kinds of training background. I still occasionally train with my long time Karate teacher, Narcyz encourages training no matter the style. I am proud to be a long time student and honored to call Narcyz my teacher. Brian Doherty Third degree black belt Kung Fu under Master Narcyz Latecki First degree black belt Karate under GM Nick Chamberland"

"Both my kids have been studying martial arts with Narcyz for several years and they love his classes so much. They have learned a lot from their master Narcyz and always are eager to come to his classes. Narcyz has been such a wonderful master for not only teaching kids the techniques but also the spirits of the martial arts- hardworking, persistence, teamwork, respect and appreciation. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful martial art master nearby."

"I have studied martial arts since I was eight years old. I knew of Chinese Martial Arts since 1998. When my son was old enough, I took him to the only person that I wanted teaching the martial way and that is Narcyz and Eva. I am particular. Narcyz is world class and he is in our backyard. His depth and the price he paid in effort and pain to learn his craft is rare. Martial arts teachers DO NOT come through the same systems as they did in the past. So many are tournament Cobra Kai heroes which focus on the sport aspect. When someone diminishes the human development aspect of a martial art and focuses on the external then they are teaching people to be dysfunctional. True martial artists help people evolve to be the best they can be. That is Chinese Martial Arts."