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Induction into The U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame in Dallas, TX.

Action Martial Arts Hall of Honors award, 2008. "Excellence in Teaching"

Cameron, Chad, Dr. Dan Netherland and Scott Murphy.

Master Wood takes time out with Steve Golden (Student of Bruce Lee) in Saint Louis.

Master Defensive Tactics course in Chicago.

Meets and trains in seminars of Paul Vunak in Dallas during The Hall of Fame.

  When you find the true discipline within yourself and the union of body, spirit and mind, this is were you will discover your purpose.

Master Jim Wood 

Mrs.. Nina Wood

Nina Wood is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in YI-DAN CHA GI Karate /  Self-Defense.  She is also a staff member of YI-DAN CHA GI Martial Arts Center, Nina an Inductee of The U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame.  "2010" Women of The Year Award by I.M.A.C.

Mrs. Wood is also an agent for The National Security Alliance, Kid / Women Safe Network and a staff member of The International Martial Arts Council's, United States Hall of Fame. In 2011, Mrs. Wood was certifed as a Krav Maga Associate Instructor.

                Amanda Martin

Miss Amanda Martin has been a student of YI-DAN CHA GI Martial Arts Center since the age of 13.  As of November 2009, she became a Black Belt in YI-DAN CHA GI Karate.  Recently Miss Martin also tested and received her 1st Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do Karate.

Miss Martin has studied under GM Wood for 6 yrs. and has attended The Hall of Fame Training Camp for 6 yrs., training with some of the most influencial martial artists in the world.

Joe Lewis and Mr. Wood at U.F.A.F. convention.

Master Wood has been training for over 30 years in the Martial Arts earning and promoting the following:

* Certified Krav Maga Associate Instructor under International Association of Krav Maga.

"2011", Goodwill Ambassador of The Martial Arts / Action Martial Arts Hall of Honors.

* Founder, President and Head Instructor of YI-DAN CHA GI Martial Arts Center, Inc. located in  North  Tonawanda, New York since it’s inception in 1994.

* Awarded Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Honors, “Excellence in Teaching The Martial Arts”, 2008

* Awarded, by The United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame, “Founder” for the style YI-DAN CHA GI Karate, 2006

* 9th DAN Black Belt in YI-DAN CHA GI Karate in the year 2009

* 6th DAN Black Belt in Tang Soo Do in the year, 2004.

* 5th DAN Black Belt in Chun Kuk Do in the year, 2000.

* New York State Director for The International Martial Arts Council of America, 2006

* New York State Director for The Tactical Application Association, 2006

* Master Defensive Tactics Instructor, 2006

* Advanced Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor, 2005

* Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor, 2004

* Certified MEB expandable baton, 2005

* Awarded the Certified Professional Martial Artist status from Master Chuck Norris (founder of the United Fighting Arts Federation) in 1994.

* Awarded The United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame “School of The Year”, 2005

* Inducted into the U.S.A. International Black Belt Hall of Fame, 2004

* Inducted into The United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame as “Master”, 2003.

* New York State Senator Mary Lou Rath introduced a resolution on Wood's behalf in Albany, NY.  The resolution was passed by the state for his standard of excellence in all his endeavors and his community involvement in July 2004.

* Master Wood has organized, promoted and ran Kick-A-Thon fundraisers for such organizations as The Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Kick Drugs Out Of America Program  (Jump Start), The American Red Cross and The Defend And Survive Program, Inc. raising thousands of dollars for these organizations through his efforts. 

Mr. John Hanni

Mr. Hanni has been with YI-DAN CHA GI Martial Arts since the age of ten and became a 1st Degree Black Belt of YI-DAN CHA GI Karate in 2011.  Mr. Hanni instructs the children and adults.  Also is fluent with the Tonfa.