Karate Instructor
Sensei Mike Sautner began studying karate in 1980 with then third-degree black belt Dennis Tosten at American Karate Studios, AmeriKick’s predecessor, on Cottman Avenue in Philadelphia. Mike currently holds a seventh-degree black belt in Kenpo karate as well as extensive training in Shotokan karate and Filipino Arnis. He is Team AmeriKick’s head coach and is a member of AmeriKick’s masters board, which is responsible for testing and certifying AmeriKick’s black belts. Mike is responsible for teaching karate classes for all ages as well as Gracie jiu jitsu basics.



