Amerikick Martial Arts (NE Philly)

I've been a student here since I was 6 years old. I will be 21 in a few weeks and will be testing for my 4th degree black belt in 2025. Sensei Mark has helped me be the man I am today. He not only trained me in karate, he also is someone I can count on if I need him off the mat. Sensei Steve and Sensei Lahai are the big brothers I've always wanted. And Ms.Alicia...all I can say is that she is the glue that pulls it all together. This has been my second home and I don't know where I would be if my mom hadn't taken me there.

Amerikick offers a wonderful martial arts program for people of all ages. They provide not only lessons in self defense but in self confidence, teamwork, respect for yourself as well as others and self discipline. The staff is so professional and welcoming, and the Sensei's make for awesome role models. Finding a home at AmeriKick has been a highlight of 2020.

Great Karate studio with amazing instructors. Head Sensei Mark has been teaching karate in the northeast philly area for over 25 years, he is an icon. Still the best in the business

Amerikick is amazing! The senseis are so dedicated, knowledgeable, fun, and engaging. I love watching my son have a great time while developing new skills and gaining confidence. I hope to try out the kickboxing class soon myself. Highly recommend!

My sons and I were first introduced to Amerikick Northeast back in 2015, when my oldest was 3 at the time (he is now 11). Their dad and I were looking for a sport/activity for him that would not only be engaging, but something that would really be good for his growth and development. We lived around the corner from the studio, and decided to try out a class. I’ll never forget the day I first spoke to Sensei Alicia (one of the owners) on the phone, inquiring about classes and hearing how we could try a class out. She was so helpful and accommodating, and I was very eager for my son to try out his first class. Unfortunately, I was not able to attend the first one, but I’ll never forget hearing all about it from their dad. How friendly the staff were, how welcoming and inviting they were…and that was when I first heard about one of their teachers, Sensei Steve! How great he was with our son, and how engaging he was with the kids! My son was a bit timid that first class but I truly believe that it was the encouragement and support that he received from Sensei Steve that really made all the difference. And from that point on, karate was a HUGE hit in our household! He looked forward to going to classes and I really saw a difference in his confidence over the years. The senseis supported his growth and development, and always made sure that he was enjoying himself. I’ll never forget that when my son needed encouragement, because he wasn’t thriving at his new elementary school years later, that it was Sensei Mark (who is the other owner, and another teacher at the studio) who took the time to talk to my son, and really showed continuous support for my son to improve at school. See, that’s what makes Amerikick Northeast stand out as being literally THE best karate studio in the Philadelphia area…the care and compassion they have for their students. They truly make you feel like family and they are absolutely incredible at instructing their students! No matter if your child is shy, or outgoing, they have this indescribable way of honing in on their students needs and really doing what it takes to make karate such an enjoyable sport for all ages. Things were so great that we even enrolled our other son when he turned 3 as well! …Whatever your needs are with the classes, Sensei Alicia will always be there to help and guide you in the right direction. Literally, one of the most beautiful souls that I have ever met! To know her, is to love her. Overall, these people are impeccable with their devotion and love to the sport of karate and it shows in everything they do. Years later, my sons and I moved to another state, but to this day, we are still so close with the Amerikick Northeast staff because that’s what happens when you join their studio…you gain another “family” and form bonds that are everlasting. I will forever be grateful to Sensei Alicia, Sensei Mark and Sensei Steve for graciously welcoming my sons all those years and treating us with nothing but kindness and courteous respect. You will absolutely fall in love with every Sensei there, and with the studio as a whole. Five stars just simply isn’t enough to rate AmeriKick Northeast…they are top of the line! I promise, you WON’T be disappointed.