Amerikick Martial Arts

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 i...