Dedicated, focused, determined and passionate about his martial arts.  Mike.  Practicing at home as much as he does in the Dojo, Mike's abilities shown through as he placed First in Sparring in the recent tournament in Niagara falls.  Always striving to improve all facets of his martial arts abilities, Mike pushes himself to his limits and then beyond. 
     "Apples don't fall far from the tree" speaks volumes since Mike's "tree" is his dad Stan, Student of the year for 2006, and Mike's setting an example that his dad can be proud of.  Over 20 of our students just competed in a tournament in Niagara Falls, this all came to be from Mike's love of martial arts and his persistence in competing in this tournament.  his excitement spread through many of our students and the rest is history.
     Awesome Karate work ethic Mike.  Your presence on the dojo floor is an inspiration to those around you.  You embody our "practice hard" dojo motto.  Great job.

  To access our "Student of the Month Archives", click below:               STUDENT OF THE MONTH
 

  
         

    22 of our students competed in a tournament in Niagara Falls last month, and for many it was their first tournament.  Myself (Sensei Butch) and Master Sanchez couldn't be more proud of everyone's performance, attitude, sportsmanship and results!  Being an "open" tournament, and the 24th year running, there were many competitors from all over Western New York and even Canada. 
     Out of 22 people, we are proud to announce 23 winners in the First, Second and third categories... awesome!  Not an easy accomplishment since most of our students were first time competitors and a lot of the people they had to go against were tournament veterans.   Superb job students!  We will keep you posted on further tournaments that we would recommend.

For a few pictures of the Tournament, click below!
Tournament Pictures

     Dan, our December 2006 Student of the Month, recently had an awesome room update! Thanks to Mom and Dad's hard work, Dan's room now reflects his love for the martial arts.  The Schools Emblem proudly painted upon the wall, along with all his awesome Karate accomplishments neatly displayed, this room is a kids dream. 

     If you have any pictures to share of any similar "remodeling" that you did, please share your story or let us see the pictures.  Thanks Dan (and Mom and Dad!) for thinking highly enough of our school to display our patch inside your home.