Jason Gould

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Jason Gould Quick Facts

Main Areas: Karate, Okinawan Weapons (kobudo), Self-Defense
Career Focus: Martial Arts Instructor, Life Skills Educator, Writer
Affiliation: Emerald Necklace Martial Arts, Boston MA

A 20+ year practitioner of the martial arts and 3rd degree karate Black Belt, Jason Gould is the founder of Emerald Necklace Martial Arts in Boston's Allston neighborhood. Sensei Gould has been certified as a martial arts instructor by the American Council on Martial Arts. He is currently studying to earn a Specialist in Martial Arts Conditioning (SMAC) certificate from the International Sports Sciences Association.

Sensei Gould is a certified instructor for the radKIDS personal empowerment and safety education program for children and the R.A.D. Basic Physical Defense program for women. He dutifully maintains his CPR certification through the American Red Cross. Sensei Gould is a Boston University graduate and former United States Marine Corps officer. In 2002 and 2004, respecitvely, city officials recognized the Neighborhood Crime Watches he helped start in Mission Hill and Allston as one of the Top Ten crime watches in Boston.

Sensei Gould is a member of the Ultimate Black Belt Test, a one-year instructor training program for master teachers. He reidesi Allston, MA with his unusually patient wife and their daughter.

Sensei Gould's Blogs:

The Martial Musings of an Artist of Life

Boston-Area Self Defense Resources

Sensei Gould's Ultimate Black Belt Test

Articles by this expert

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In Defense of Karate (or any other martial art) as a "Fighting Art"

One of my students came to me recently, conce ed because she read a number of posts online that slammed karate for being "a less effective form of fighting/self-defense." How crude. Now, I'm trying REALLY hard not to sound like an elitist karate snob here (Okay, I admit it, I am an elitist ...

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Accomplishing Your Training Goals With Indomitable Spirit

Ask yourself: “Why am I learning karate?” Some people come to the dojo to learn self-defense. Others come to relieve stress, get in better shape, learn a new art form, or meet new people. What are your personal training goals? If you’re seeking improved fitness, increased confidence, and ...

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Learning to Punch Like a Girl

On any given night at Emerald Necklace Martial Arts in Boston’s Allston neighborhood, the adult students can be found in their crisp white karate uniforms, moving up and down the training floor. In summer's brutal heat and in winter's bitter cold, they punch the focus mitts and kick the ...

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Self-Defense: Reducing the Risk of Substance-Related Rape

Reducing the Risk of Substance-Related Rape Substance-related rape has been occurring more frequently in recent years. Although the often-tasteless drugs are hard to detect, there are precautionary steps one can take to reduce the risk of becoming prey to this criminal conduct. Do not leave ...

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Purpose, Goals, and Indomitable Spirit

This article is an excerpt from an essay I wrote a while back (2004), but it's worth another look! Enjoy! Ask yourself: “Why am I learning karate?” Some people come to the dojo to learn self-defense. Others come to relieve stress, get in better shape, learn a new art form, or meet ...

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Boston Self Defense

A collection of self-defense information, links, resources, and articles. This site is updated regularly with additional information.

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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Jason Gould

"Confidence, Character, Community."

Contacting Jason Gould

Sensei Jason Gould

Director / Chief Instructor

Emerald Necklace Martial Arts

129 Braintree Street, Suite 213

Allston (Boston), MA 02134

617-230-1973

jason.gould@karateinboston.com

How to get started

If you are in the Boston area, and are interested in martial arts or self-defense training, please contact our dojo by calling 617-230-1973 or visiting our website for additional information!

Before we tell you all about our classes, staff, schedule, and fees, we thought we would dedicate one page to explain some of the ideas behind all of the exercise, fun, and camaraderie that you’ll discover at our dojo!

At Emerald Necklace Martial Arts, we embrace martial arts training as a way of life, and teaching effective self-defense techniques is only a part of what do. Our primary goal is to introduce our members to the philosophies that permeate the martial arts, and to show people how to apply these principles to their everyday lives — outside of our school, and in ways that have very little to do with blocking, kicking, and punching. This, we believe, is the ultimate form of self-defense!

During our classes on the mat, we teach and practice those things we want to see in the world — things like respect, compassion, gratitude, patience, integrity, discipline, kindness, and responsibility. To earn a Black Belt at our dojo, you'll need to do a lot more than kick high, break boards, or memorize patterns. You'll need to become an "Artist of Life" by learning about the following concepts and how they relate to self-defense:

Warrior Traditions, History, and Philosophy
Environmentalism and Conscious Consumption
Leadership, Teamwork, and Community Activism
Peace Education and Conflict Resolution Skills
Fitness, Wellness, and Healthy Living
Personal Growth and Self-Mastery

Now, don't get us wrong — we firmly believe in good, hard physical training! We love what we do during our karate, tai chi, kickboxing, and self-defense classes — and we do it very well. And the skills we teach you will help to keep you safe if you ever have to defend yourself "out on the street." But we also believe that a comprehensive self-defense education is much more than teaching someone how to deal with a physical threat or attack. Because chances are it won't be a punch or a kick that harms you; it will be your diet, or your attitude, or your indifference — or how much time you spent at the office instead of at home with your loved ones.

The good news is you can do something about your life right now. Come train with us. Clean up your diet. Help and serve other people. Forgive. Nourish your personal relationships. Develop self-confidence and a sense of community. Hang out with people who are doing positive things in the world. Pursue excellence! Do some inner work, and then use your martial arts training to achieve something worthy — and entirely outside the realm of "fighting!" Please explore the rest of our website, where we will tell you more about our art, our culture, and our classes. When you're finished, contact us so we can answer any questions you have — and tell you how to get started! Our dojo is made up of happy, compassionate, interesting people. We consider our instructors and students to be part of the larger community's "village" of educators, mentors, and role models. We hope you’ll decide to join us!

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