Horizon Martial Arts West Seneca, NY

Tonight kicked off Star Wars & Popcorn Week at Horizon Martial Arts! 🌌🍿

The Force was definitely strong in the dojo tonight! Our students traded their sticks for lightsabers and transformed into Jedi, Sith, and Mandalorians for a night of martial arts training with a trip to a galaxy far, far away.

Here are some of tonight’s warriors who answered the call. ⚔️ From Jedi Knights to dark-side warriors and armored Mandalorians, everyone brought their own personality to the adventure.

And, of course, no movie-inspired week would be complete without POPcorn! 🍿

We’re just getting started. Star Wars & Popcorn Week continues all week long, so come to class ready to train, have some fun, and may the Force be with you!

Self-defense is not about acting tough. It is about becoming more aware, more prepared, and more confident.

At Horizon Martial Arts, adults learn practical defensive skills in a respectful, controlled setting. You will build coordination, movement, focus, and confidence while learning from experienced martial arts instructors.

Daytime classes meet at noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Call 716-675-0899 to learn more.

25 Years Without Professor Remy Presas

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the passing of the late Grandmaster Remy Presas.

To the martial arts world, he was a legend and the Father of Modern Arnis. To me, he was much more. He was my teacher, my mentor, my friend, and my adopted father, my Tatay.

He left us far too soon. He never had the opportunity to witness just how deeply he would continue to influence my life decades after his passing. But if you believe in a greater power, as I do, then perhaps he knows exactly what he did and how many lives he continues to touch.

Twenty-five years, a quarter of a century, and somehow, it still feels like yesterday.

I remember traveling with him, training hard at seminars, and going out to eat afterward. I remember dancing until all hours of the morning, only to wake up the next day to the sound of banging sticks and begin all over again.

Those were exhausting days, wonderful days, and some of the greatest days of my life.

Professor Presas changed the world one person at a time. Over the course of his life, he crossed hands with tens of thousands of people. He traveled the globe sharing not only his martial art, but also a piece of Filipino culture everywhere he went.

At that time, many of us knew very little about the Philippines or its people. There was no Google. Hell, there was barely an internet. We didn’t have translation apps or instant access to information about another culture. That sometimes created misunderstandings and moments that made you stop and wonder.

But as the years passed, I came to understand him more clearly.

He was a great man, and much smarter, more perceptive, and more purposeful than many people ever realized. His impact cannot be measured only in techniques, seminars, black belts, or organizations. His true legacy lives in the people he inspired and in every person they have taught since.

This past May, I hosted my final memorial camp in his honor. From this point forward, I want to focus less on mourning his passing and more on celebrating his life, his art, and the incredible legacy he left behind.
But today, I will pause.

I will say a prayer. I will cherish the memories. And I will remember the man who changed my life forever.
Twenty-five years later, I still miss you more than words can express.

I miss you so much, Tatay.
Tim Hartman

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🎒 BACK TO SCHOOL BASH & OPEN HOUSE! 🎉

Summer may be winding down, but the excitement at Horizon Martial Arts is just getting started!

Join us Saturday, September 12, from 11:00 AM–2:30 PM for an afternoon of martial arts, fitness, games, food, prizes, and fun for the entire family.

🥊 Free Fitness Kickboxing Class — 11:00 AM
🥋 Free Kids Martial Arts Class — 12:00 PM
🥢 Free Adult Martial Arts Class — 1:00 PM

You’ll also have an opportunity to learn more about our Buffalo Saber Academy lightsaber training!

Current students: bring a friend and introduce them to the Horizon Martial Arts family.

We’ll also hold the grand finale of our summer attendance drawing, with some incredible prizes waiting to be claimed!

📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 11:00 AM–2:30 PM
📍 Horizon Martial Arts
Save the date and help us kick off the new school year with energy!

🥋 FALL TESTING IS COMING! 🥋

The training has been done. The techniques have been practiced. Now it’s time to step onto the floor and show us what you’ve learned!

We have three testing times coming up at Horizon Martial Arts:

🔴 Junior Beginners & Intermediates 📅 Wednesday, September 16th ⏰ 6:00 PM
🟡 Adults 📅 Wednesday, September 16th ⏰ 7:00 PM
🔵 Junior Advanced Students 📅 Thursday, September 17th ⏰ 6:00 PM

Please arrive 15 minutes early, in uniform and ready to go. Remember — on time is late!

Every test is another opportunity to grow, another challenge to overcome, and one more step toward Black Belt.

Questions about testing or whether you're ready? Talk to the Datu or Miss Janice for more information.

Show up. Give it your all. Earn that next step! 👊🥋

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POWER, RESPECT, POISE.