WNY Karate Center
Traditional Values. Modern Approach.
Welcome to Western New York Karate Center, Buffalo’s premier family martial arts education center. Practical, effective self-defense is our #1 priority. Serving the WNY community since March 1, 1993.
About Our School
Our mission is to change people’s lives in a positive way by improving physical fitness, providing character education, enhancing focus and concentration, and building self-confidence, self-control and self-discipline.
We do this by providing high-energy classes, taught by caring and knowledgeable Black Belt Instructors, designed to build endurance, improve flexibility and learn proven self-defense techniques.
The core of Western New York Karate Center is Isshin-Ryu Karate. Isshin-Ryu is a martial arts style which specifically emphasizes:
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even application of hand and feet techniques
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short, natural stances without motion or major body shifting
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low-line kicks, all below the waist
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close-range techniques useful for street self-defense
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elimination of “fancy” techniques
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snap punches and snap kicks
TRIAL SPECIAL
A 2-week session is only $19.95 and that includes a free uniform, belt and unlimited group classes (new students only). Classes are held in the morning, afternoon and evening (see the schedule for exact times), six days a week. We offer separate classes for adults and children. Register today by contacting us at 716-631-5065 or via email
STUDENT CREED
I will strive to develop myself in a positive manner and to avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or my physical health.
I will strive to develop self-discipline, in order to bring out the best in myself and others.
I will strive to use my martial development constructively and defensively, to help myself and others, and never to be abusive or offensive.
BLACK BELT PRINCIPLES
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Modesty
Self-Control
Courtesy
Perseverance
Integrity
Indomitable Spirit
MEET HANSHI JIM CVETKOVSKI
Jim Cvetkovski
Owner & Chief Instructor
Founder, Owner and Master Instructor of WNY Karate Center since March 1, 1993
Over 50 years experience in the Martial Arts
9th Degree Black Belt (Senior Master Instructor) in Isshin-Ryu Karate
9th Degree Black Belt (Master Instructor) in Kenpo Karate
9th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Jiu-Jitsu
5th Degree Black Belt (Master Instructor) in Tae Kwon-Do (ITF)
Tai-Chi Chuan/Chi Kung Instructor for over 35 years
#1 rated competitor in Self-Defense in the Northeast 1992 (rated by NBL- National Black Belt League)
1992 Can-Am Isshin-Ryu Karate Champion
Producer of local and national Champions
Member of NIMAO (National Isshin-Ryu Martial Arts Organization)
Member of IWKA (Isshin-Ryu World Karate Association) and OIKKA (Okinawan Isshin-Ryu Karate Kobudo Association)
Member of LTKKA (Larry Tatum Kenpo Karate Association) in Pasadena, California
Member of Tracy’s Kenpo Karate and International Studios of Self-Defense
Member of United States Martial Arts Association
Member of United States Jiu-Jitsu Association
Erie County Youth Best Mentor Award winner 1999
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Buffalo State College
Hanshi Jim worked for Conax Corp. as a Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineer and later was promoted to Nuclear Project Engineer
Inducted into the Hall of Fame of Sport Karate International and the East Coast Karate Organization (March 2003) for his contribution, dedication, and commitment to his students, the martial arts, and the community