Welcome to Fred Villari's of Plattsburgh

We may not want to think about it, but in today’s world, the possibility of facing a physical assault or confrontation is becoming more and more prevalent with each passing day!

Villari’s is committed to continually enhancing our program to address exercise, drills, safety tips and a realistic approach to self-defense situations.

Our Black Belt Leadership School is geared towards helping others to develop confidence through effective and practical knowledge of self-defense skills.

Our certified and internationally recognized Black Belt and Master Instructors have studied extensively for years to qualify as part of the Villari's Martial Arts Centers Team and undergo continuous advanced training to keep their skill sharp and fresh.

Grandmaster Fred Villari

Shunning the limelight, Grandmaster Fredrick J. Villari has accomplished much with a minimum of publicity. He's rarely seen in martial arts magazines.

However 10,000 Black Belts and 15 million students after its conception Fred Villari's Studios are now a far cry from the days when Fred Villari taught two students at seven in the morning in a walk-up studio in Waltham Massachusetts. The name Villari and Shaolin Kempo Karate is synonymous with East Coast Kempo. In 1995, annual Villari national tournament, held at the World Trade Center (Boston), drew 10,000 spectators to watch 5,000 participants.

As a young person growing up Villari studied martial arts with his father. Later he was exposed to and studied several martial arts styles. During this period he and Nick Cerio corresponded and trained with Professor William K.S. Chow. Villari's approach to Kempo was to maintain the style as he learned it through Chow and that is how it is presented in the Villari System today. Fred Villari realized, because of his varied wealth of experience and his dedication in seeking the ultimate fighting system, that each method offered something unique, and each also had its glaring weaknesses that could make a fighter vulnerable. Grandmaster Villari concluded that there really were only four ways of fighting.

1. With your hands (punching, striking - open or closed hand) or use of any part of the arms, elbows, forearms, etc.
2. Kicking (with foot, leg, knee, shin)
3. Felling - that is to knock an opponent off his feet by throwing, tripping, pulling, pushing, shoving, or scooping him
4. Grappling - by either wrestling, holding, breaking, locking bones or joints against nerve centers

The backbone of the Villari's style is the Shaolin system since he felt it was the best for promoting overall good health, wisdom and longevity. This system is well balanced, incorporating mind, body and spirit into one.

Villari promoted his ideas well through solid instruction and modern business practices. Eventually his method was spread throughout the world as more than 500 schools have been opened that teach his method. His contribution helped open the way of the Asian martial arts, on a massive scale, to the ordinary layman. Villari is still actively teaching and demonstrating the martial arts in his schools today.

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"Evan has learned respect, teamwork. Evan is not as shy as he has been. He met a lot of new friends. It has built his confidence."

"Teddy has learned that he is smarter than he gave himself credit for. He understands that it takes patience, skill, memory and concentration to remember the combinations to advance. His confidence in himself has skyrocketed! He Loves Villari's!

"Cloe has learned to slow down and think about how her actions affect others. She has actually grown closer to her brother, respecting his ability to advance so quickly. She wants to be like him.

"Will loves karate! He says it's his "most favorite" thing to do. Will has grown a lot since he started karate two years ago. He's learned discipline and respect, and that it's important to focus on things that you want to do well. Will knows that if he wants to improve his karate, he needs to practice. He says that he would like to earn a black belt one day." - Heidi S. Eddie V.