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Rochester, NY Martial Arts


USA Black Belt Champions
Rochester, New York
1900 Clinton Avenue South
Rochester, NY 14618
585-442-2230
fax 585-442-2302
Our two sons have been part of the LaValle's USA Black Belt Champions family for about three years. Our decision to join LaVallee's USA Black Belt Champions was one of the best decisions we have ever made for our children. We would be hard pressed to find a group of people who are as dedicated to helping our children achieve their best in all aspects of their lives as the instructors at LaVallee's. They work with us as a team in reinforcing the values that we feel are necessary for them to become successful and honorable adults. It is difficult to find values such as honesty, respect, self-discipline, and dedication being taught anywhere these days. We feel very fortunate to have found such a place at LaVallee's USA Black Belt Champions.

Don and Lorraine Fann



Ty Hafner
Chief Instructor Brighton Dojo, NY
5th Degree Black Belt Elite Leader

Multi Style Martial Arts Athlete
- Kenpo
- Tae Kwon Do
- Muay Thai
- Jiu Jitsu
- XMA
- Weapons

Ring Record
3 - 0 Amateur Kickboxing / Muay Thai

Special Acknowledgments
Training since 6 years old - 1987
Achieved rank of Black Belt in 1991
Awarded the title of Sensei by Kyoshi Steve LaVallee in 2006
Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology - Syracuse University

Personal Thoughts
Martial Arts has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. It has been the driving force that has shaped me into the person that I am today. The bonds and relationships I have formed over the years are priceless. What I have received from the martial arts is not nearly as important as what I have become.

Personal Motto
When put in a leadership position, Take Charge!
Joe LaVallee
4TH Degree Black Belt Elite Leader


Multi Style Martial Arts Athlete


- Kenpo
- Kickboxing

- Muay Thai

- Jiu Jitsu

- Israeli Combatives

- Weapons: Kama, Kali/Escrima, Bo, Nunchaku


Special Acknowledgments


Nephew of Kyoshi Steve LaVallee
Started training at age 6
Earned Black Belt in 1998
Awarded the title of Sensei by Kyoshi Steve LaVallee 2008
Professional Martial Artist since 2004


Personal Thoughts:


Martial arts is in my blood. Ive been around a dojo as long as I can remember and everyday it just gets better and better. Now as an adult, I have the privilege of sharing my experience and love of the martial arts with others. Nothing is better than seeing the positive and lasting changes the martial arts makes in people lives; to know that I play even the smallest part in that is infinitely rewarding.

Personal Motto:
Train to last- Martial Arts for life! -Masters Ernie Reyes