Dennis Janes

Grandmaster Janes'  journey in martial arts began in February of 1970 with World Champion AlGene Caraulia. In a little over two years, he earned his 1st Degree Black Belt (in December of 1972). In June of 1973, he was hired by Gene Wyka to teach in one of the oldest martial arts organizations in the Midwest, the Chicago Judo and Karate Centers.

In 1976, The Cleveland Karate Institute developed into an International Organization and Grand Master Caraulia hired Grandmaster Janes to manage and direct karate operations of the Cleveland Karate Institute. Finding a real passion in teaching students of all ages, in 1979 he opened up the Karate Institute of Mentor and by 1992 became an independent school owner.

Grandmaster Janes speaks openly about feeling very fortunate to have received many Hall of Fame honors throughout his martial arts career, amongst his many other achievement. 

Some of these include:

• 8th Degree Black Belt
• The International Kickboxing and Karate Hall of Fame, Cleveland, Ohio
• Eastern USA International Martial Arts Association, Pittsburg, PA
• Ohio PKC Hall of Fame
• Action Martial Arts Hall of Honors
• The Circle of Masters
• The World Head of Family of Council