Honors

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Gold Medal Team - AKT Combatives

Superheros and World Champions Training in Apollo Creed’s Boxing Ring

“Ready -- Move!” Swoosh, Smack, Thud! “Again!” I barked. “Ready -- Move!” The sounds of swoosh, smack, thud echoed repeatedly off of the old training barns. The...

Michael Dillard 2011 Man of the Year

"Century, today this name is synonymous with martial art supplies and manufacturing leadership on a global scale..." Century's Michael Dillard was inducted into the...
Dennis Nackford Promoted to 9th Degree

Dennis Nackord Promoted to Ninth-Degree Black Belt

WAYNE, PA (9/15/08) – The Nackord Karate System in Wayne, PA is honored to announce the promotion of its Grand Master, Dennis Nackord, to...
Oakland SWAT team takes second at Urban Shield

Oakland SWAT team takes second at Urban Shield

OAKLAND - An Oakland police SWAT team finished second in a prestigious, internationally known training competition this past weekend, losing out to a group...
Tim VanDenover

Karate Teacher Tim VanDenover Pioneers Sword Play

Actor Tom Cruise was The Last Samurai in Hollywood, but one Scottsdale resident might have earned the title of the First Samurai, at least...

Karen Sheperd Accepting the Long Beach International Karate Championships Hall of Fame Award

Karen Sheperd's awesome acceptance speech at the Long Beach International Karate Championships Hall of Fame Awards on on July 29, 2023.
Scott Gordon selected to the U.S. Traditional Wushu Team

Scott Gordon Wins Spot on U.S. Traditional Wushu Team

Scott Gordon is an instructor of Traditional Chinese Kenpo at Lee’s Academy of Kung Fu in Oak Forest. He will represent the U.S. at...