North Towns Karate
Since 2012, North Towns Karate has been dedicated to building leaders in the North Tonawanda community. Our mission is to develop strong character, resilience, and confidence through structured martial arts training.
We provide a professional and supportive environment where students are challenged to achieve their best. Our curriculum combines traditional American Kenpo for practical self-defense with advanced training on our competitive Sport Karate team. In both programs, students learn the value of discipline and gain the confidence that comes from real accomplishment.
The DLC+A System
Our DLC+A Development System is the foundation of everything we do. We use martial arts training to develop the whole person—on and off the mat. Through Discipline, Leadership, Character, and Athleticism, students grow into stronger martial artists and better people.
Do what is expected.
Make the people around you better.
Do what is right, always.
Train your body and your skills.
Meet Head Instructor Robert Guida
Head Instructor Robert Guida brings a level of experience and leadership to the Western New York martial arts community that is unmatched. His philosophy is built on a simple truth he learned over 22 years as an Army Officer: true development comes from teaching people to work harder, serve their communities, and strive for success in all aspects of life.
His distinguished military career includes service with elite units like the 173rd and 82nd Airborne, commanding a company in Iraq, and graduating from the Army’s most demanding leadership courses, including Ranger School. This background in training and leading young men and women is the foundation of MSD Kenpo Karate. The goal isn’t just to create great martial artists, but to build better people.
Mr. Guida teaches Parker’s 24 Technique Kenpo system, an authentic and effective style you won’t find anywhere else in the region. He is a family man who believes the discipline and focus learned in martial arts are the keys to a successful life. At North Towns Karate, he uses this framework to give students the tools they need to earn their own Black Belt and build a foundation for life.
Why Parents Choose North Towns Karate
At North Towns Karate, we design our class schedule for busy families. We offer multiple class times during the week to make consistent training achievable.
Our facility is clean, safe, and professional. I hold my instructors and our school to the highest standards, ensuring a secure and well-maintained environment for your child.
We are a community built on mutual respect. Your child will train with focused peers, building positive friendships grounded in discipline and hard work.
