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    Mizuchi DoJo

    5.0(3 reviews)
    9.1 mi

    Small Traditional Martial Arts Dojo. Located adjacent to Sweet Jenny's and a quick jog to Glen…read moreFalls park. The classes are small so you don't feel like a random number in a sea of white Gi's. Instruction is in the style of Isshin-Ryu Karate as taught in the Dojo. Mizuchi Dojo offers both Adult and children classes and is a very supportive and nurturing environment for the seasoned or budding Martial Artist. The Owner Shihan William Reynolds is well versed in the martial arts.holding belts in multiple disciplines including Kenpo and Shotokan as well as being welcome addition to the great linage of Martial Instructors in the Western NY Area. Highly Recommended stopping by and checking the school out.

    I trained previously younger in life, and decided to get back into martial arts for my mental and…read morephysical being. I was referred to check out Mizuchi by a dear friend of mine, who is also a student of the dojo. I can tell you whole-heartedly, that Bill and his dojo are top-notch. His teachings are in a small group setting, so you don't get lost in numbers. That setting also allows for a more personal focus on your strengths and weaknesses. Spotless and quiant setting, where he is always looking to improve and upgrade, to assure that Mizuchi is the premier dojo in WNY.

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    Mizuchi DoJo - Our first annual Dragon Boat festival featuring the JGB SHIBUKI Festival Drummers!

    Our first annual Dragon Boat festival featuring the JGB SHIBUKI Festival Drummers!

    Mizuchi DoJo - The school owner (center) along with two of his students at a local competition. All three placed in their respective "Forms" bracket.

    The school owner (center) along with two of his students at a local competition. All three placed in their respective "Forms" bracket.

    Mizuchi DoJo - The dojo as seen from the street parking.

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    The dojo as seen from the street parking.

    Western New York Karate Center - Dojo floor

    Western New York Karate Center

    4.8(4 reviews)
    9.5 mi

    Excellent program…read more My son (now 9 .. started at age 8) tested karate during a 4 week after school program held at his school in September 2016; he really enjoyed it so he signed up for another 6 weeks at the karate center itself. He then decided this is something he wants to stick with and we signed up for a year. He has now started his 2nd year. The students are broken up in different time slots based on ages and belt levels. It's an open schedule, so it's up to you how often your child comes (meaning, there may be 4 time slots scheduled for your child's group, but you can choose to show up 1-4 times .. I try to bring my son twice a week). The students work on their skills under senseis. There is stripe testing every few weeks until your child reaches 3 stripes (on their belt) and then they move up to their next belt level. There is a belt ceremony held on a Saturday that is about an hour long for all of the kids (or adults, graded separately) being tested for their next belt. If your child can't make it, they will do the test at the end of a regular class and present your child their next belt and certificate. The kids feel so proud when they move up to a new belt and the senseis give them the acknowledgement they deserve. There is also sparring here that is optional at the children's age level. If you choose, they can buy sparring equipment and come to a separate class for that. My son's confidence tremendously improved since starting karate. I'm not sure if it's a coincidence, but they seem to be related for sure. The senseis also sit around with the kids after class and usually will have a word of the week in which they will discuss what it means and allow the kids to give personal examples of it. For example, I've seen them discuss the words "discipline" and "integrity". This is one of the more expensive activities my son has done, but I find it valuable in many ways .. like I said, it's not just the skill he is learning but his sense of self and confidence. There are different payment options but I choose to pay annually in full which gives a little discount. The total for a year about $1325 and it costs $40 per belt, which is every 2 month or so .. give or take .. One negative: it always smells like feet in there because well let's face it .. 20 or so kids with their shoes off and sweaty piggies is bound to stink!

    Great karate school. If you dedicate the time to go to class at least twice a week you will see…read moremany positive changes in your child. Staff is all vey professional. We have been enrolled for almost a year and my son loves the school.

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