History of Gen-Ki Karate

Although the name Gen-Ki Karate has been around since the mid 60's Jerry Weiss started teaching for the Gen-Ki Karate systems in 1972. In 1974 he officially took over ownership of Gen-Ki Karate and the location on Milwaukee Avenue. Since that time Jerry Weiss has taken the name and students to new heights as far as the Martial Arts.Many have become national champions. Several students have been seen in commercials and movies.

Some of his credits include:

Current President of Martial Arts Karate Association (M.A.K.A.)

Member of the Black Belt Schools of America

Training Director for the Illinois State Crime Commission

Co-Founder of Protect and Control Tactics (P.A.C.T.)

Editor of “Parents Corner” News Letter

State Senator for Action Magazine Member of and entered in "Who's Who in the Martial Arts"

Member of Chuck Norris' Kick Drugs Out of America Program

Member of Gladstone Park Chamber of Commerce

Appointed referee for the United States team, by the World Association Karate Organization (WAKO) Tournament in England

Past Vice President of the American Karate Association (A.K.A.)

Past Member of the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce

Past National Black Belt League (N.B.L.) Commissioner

Past National Black Belt League (N.B.L.) Arbitrator

Past N.B.L. Tournament Promoter

Past Representative for the Professional Karate League (P.K.L.)

Fight coordinator for a movie filmed in Chicago