Mission Statement

American Karate System

Mission Statement

The goals and mission of the American Karate System continue the dream and legacy of its founder Ernest H. Lieb.  It is our pledge to accomplish this by adhering to the following:

1.      Strive for excellence in training and the conduct of our personal lives.

2.      Foster the technical, mental, and personal development of AKS members

3.      Maintain traditional ideologies while approaching training from an eclectic point of view.

4.      Teach effective techniques, tactics and strategies for self-defense;  and/or defense of the helpless

5.      Represent the AKS with dignity and integrity

6.      Espouse the noble virtues of humility and honor in training and social interaction.

7.      Participate in competition with sportsmanship and humility.

8.      Promote open engagement and mutual sharing of martial art training experiences with members of

      other styles and organizations.

9.      Keep administrative costs of services to members at a minimum.

As members of the American Karate System we should all strive to be the best we can, while helping each other in whatever way possible.  What we do must not be based on greed or any desire for self gratification beyond our own improvement, and that of our fellow members.

Respectfully yours in Budo,

Mike Sullenger, 9th Dan

Chief Instructor