Local Kickboxers to Perform Benefit Jets Half-time Show

The American Black Belt Academy of Massapequa will bring its Kickboxing Demo Team to the Meadowlands Stadium to perform a spectacular half-time show when the New York Jets take on the Miami Dolphins. This is the eighth annual "Jammin' with the Jets" half-time show to benefit the American Lung Association. Last year, over 400 participants performed an aerobic kickboxing routine in front of thousands of football fans and raised over $100,000 for the American Lung Association.

The American Black Belt Academy Kickboxing Demo Team: (Back row, l.-r.): Eleni Roselli, Mary Lynskey, team coach Jeannine Graziano, Inga DeRosa, Lisa Rodriguez, Nicole Frantangelo. (Front row, l.-r.): Joan Parham, Kristin, Cindy and Tara Filippelli and Kristin Rossi.

The association will use this money to benefit a camp for kids with asthma. Jeannine Graziano, the coach for the American Black Belt Academy team has been working hard practicing the routine. "We really want our team to look sharp and we are having a lot of fun putting it together," Graziano said.

Those interested in participating or making a donation can call 795-8531.