Hanshi (Senior Master Instructor/Master of Masters/Grand Master)
Founder, owner and Master Instructor of WNY Karate Center since March 1st, 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
2nd Degree Reiki Practitioner
#1 rated competitor in Self-Defense in the Northeast, rated by NBL (National Black Belt League) in 1992 – His name appears in Sport Karate International, issue 38/39, Nov-Feb 1992-1993.
1992 Can-Am Isshin-Ryu Karate Champion
Producer of Local and National Champions
Member of National Isshin-Ryu Martial Arts Organization (NIMAO)
Member of Isshin-Ryu World Karate Association (IWKA)
Member of Okinawan Isshin-Ryu Karate Kobudo Association (OIKKA)
Member of Larry Tatum Kenpo Karate Association (LTKKA), Pasadena, CA
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
Inducted into the Hall of Fame of Sport Karate International and the East Coast Karate Organization (March 29, 2003), for his contribution, dedication and commitment to the martial arts, the community and his students
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 & Manufacturing Engineer and later was promoted to Nuclear Project Engineer
