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HISTORY OF
AKS: AMERICAN KARATE STUDIOS WAS THE FIRST FULL-TIME MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL IN DELAWARE... The following will give you a brief synopsis of our development in becoming one of the finest and most well known martial arts school in the United States. We pride ourselves in our reputation, history, and the culture which we've established and maintained over the last few decades. We also give thanks to all of you who have supported our school...for without you, we would not be where we are today. We go into the new millennium with our gratitude for what we've been able to accomplish, and our vision on what is yet to come. Together we can help make dreams come true.
March,
1970: Jim Clapp manages the 'first commercial martial arts school' in
Delaware...This school was opened by Dennis Nackord (from California)...It
is a 1700 sq. ft.
Tracy’s Karate Studio on Rt 202 (Concord Pike)…Jim manages the
studio for approximately 3 years… 1971:
The name changes to ‘American Karate Studios’
along with all other Tracy Karate Studios in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey
area. September,
1973: Jim Clapp buys an American Karate Studios franchise and opens
a 3000 sq. ft. studio in Apollo Center on Kirkwood highway…Pat Caputo
helps manage and teach. 1976:
Jim
Clapp and Pat Caputo buy the American Karate Studios (50 / 50) on Concord
Pike from Dennis Nackord...This school is managed
for a short period of time by Pete Snow, Al Christinzio, and Bob Rado.
In 1981, Jim sells his half to Pat Caputo, who has been managing the
school since 1977. September,
1978: American Karate Studio is relocated from Kirkwood highway to
Polly Drummond Shopping Center in Pike Creek Valley…The space is
approximately 4300 sq. ft… AKS shares the building with The Independence
School. 1984: American Karate Studios expands after The Independence
School relocates. 1986: American Karate Studios expands to its current size of
10,000 sq. ft. This makes the school into one of the largest and
premier facilities in the United States. OUR
CURRICULUM INFLUENCES: 1970
: Tracy’s Kenpo Karate is taught in the school. 1970: World Heavyweight Champion Joe Lewis' Sparring System
is introduced into the school. 1970’s:
World
Middleweight Champion Bill Wallace's (kicking techniques) are
now taught. 1977:
Grandmaster and founder Ed Parker’s Kenpo Karate is introduced into the school. 1983:
Grandmaster and founder Remy Presas’ Modern Arnis
(Filipino stick fighting) is introduced
into the school. 1984:
Grandmaster George Dillman’s Ryu Kyu Kempo pressure
point system is introduced into the
school. 1984:
Grandmaster and founder Wally Jay’s Small Circle Ju
Jitsu system is introduced into the
school. 1990: Nicholas Cokinos and his Educational Funding Company becomes an important partner. 1996: Tai Chi is reintroduced into the school. 1998:
Te-Geri Aerobic Kickboxing is introduced into the
school. 2001:
Dennis Nackord Karate System INFLUENCES OF MARTIAL ARTS
SYSTEM: 1967
- 1970: Shotokan with the Japan Karate Association under
Teryuki Okazaki, K. Kisaka, and K. Enoeda. 1970:
Tracy’s Kenpo Karate under Dennis Nackord 1970:
Shotokan under Jack Morris and Mark Steiner 1970: Sparring system under Former Heavyweight Champion Joe Lewis,
and Dennis Nackord. 1970’s:
Former
Middleweight Champion Bill Wallace (kicking techniques) 1977:
Ed Parker’s Kenpo Karate 1983:
Remy Presas’ Modern Arnis (Filipino stick fighting)
1984:
George Dillman’s Ryu Kyu Kempo Karate 1984:
Wally Jay’s Small Circle Ju Jitsu System 1996:
Tai Chi 2001:
Dennis Nackord Karate System
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