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
