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Amerikick is a national martial arts association offering professional martial arts instruction and world champion training to men, women and children of all ages.
Amerikick offers a wide variety of programs from Amerikick Tigers and Dragons to Amerikick Kids and Adults. All Amerikick programs are age specific and help students, regardless of their ability level, to reach their full potential through the motivational and inspiring classes lead by Amerikicks professional and highly trained teaching staff.
History
AmeriKick (formally known as American Karate Studios) was founded in 1967 by Grandmaster Dennis Tosten in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For over 40 years Grandmaster Tosten enjoyed the title of being Philadelphias oldest established karate studio at the intersection of Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard.
Grandmaster Tosten trained with and received his black belts from world famous martial artists including Joe Lewis (the first full contact heavy weight kickboxing champion of the world), Ed Parker (founder and Grandmaster of American Kenpo) and Remy Presas (founder and Grandmaster of Filipino Modern Arnis) Dr. Maung Gyi (Founder and Grandmaster of the Bando system). Grandmaster Dennis Tostens martial arts credentials are numerous. He is a 10th degree black belt in Kenpo Karate, a 9th degree black belt in American Kenpo, a 5th degree black belt in Modern Arnis, a master level instructor in the Joe Lewis fighting system a black belt in Shotakan and Tae Kwon Do and a master level instructor in Judo. Grandmaster Tosten has traveled the world teaching martial arts in many foreign countries including Canada, Mexico, Australia and Ireland. Grandmaster Tosten is a former world champion competitor having competed on the national and international tournament circuits. He was a top rated competitor in forms, sparring and weapons. He also holds titles in Olympic style Tae Kwon Do and has fought and trained full contact fighting and boxing.
Grandmaster Tosten has spent many successful years teaching martial arts to thousands of students. In addition, Grandmaster Tosten has taught self defense to Philadelphia prison guards, police officers, elementary and high school teachers, DARE officers, WAR (women against rape) and countless other non profit organizations. Grandmaster Tosten is also certified to teach the handicapable. Grandmaster Tosten is a teacher of teachers. He has promoted thousands of students to black belt and master levels of black belt.
*AmeriKick also offers Birthday Parties!
You will NOT find a better place to take your child for karate. They are caring, supportive, fun, energetic and know what they are doing. This isn't a corner type place. This is a solid karate studio with qualified instructors that truly do love what they do and are always on their game with teaching the children. Asai!
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Amerikick is a place where you are treated like family. Great kids, great Senseis, everybody takes care of one another.
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Sensei Mark and the crew are absolutely awesome. Lots of positive energy, great place for kids.
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Best school....best instructors...looking out for the best in our children
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I go to Amerikick Longhorne for little over 3 years and all the sensis and members feel like family to me. I'm glad my mom chose these karate school.
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