His genius revolutionized and improved the martial arts, gearing it toward practical fighting for the 21st century.  No other master or system can take credit for the unique fighting system of Grandmaster Villari - the Villari Shaolin-Kempo-Karate System.  He made a valuable contribution to Asian martial arts in the western world, a history that cannot be disputed.  Grandmaster Villari brought the way of the Asian fighting arts to ordinary people.  Before him, teaching the martial arts on a large scale was taboo.  He demystified the myth that only a few select 

One of the unique characteristics of the Villari name has been the de-emphasis of tournament competition and the increased focus on self-development.  The motto is "It is more important to be successful in life."  Children are encouraged to use their newfound skills and concentration to improve their grades.  Adults find their social and business lives improve with increased confidence and self-esteem.

The atmosphere in a Villari's martial arts school promotes family participation rather than the violence so prevalent in today's society.  Master Villari is a visionary who sees martial arts helping to develop the character traits lacking in today's world: respect, etiquette, and moral values that improve our society.

Since the opening of his first school nearly 40 years ago, Grandmaster Villari's international organization  has grown to become the largest chain of martial arts studios in the world.  United Studios of Self-Defense and Villari's Self-Defense Centers started in New England in the 1960s.  Since then, the international organization has grown with over 300 affiliated locations.