Since 1966
The Nackord Karate System
Pennsylvania’s Longest Operating Martial Arts School
Welcome To
Nackord Karate System
Welcome to Nackord Karate System, one of America’s longest running martial arts schools. Nackord Karate has provided the highest quality martial arts training to thousands of men, women, and children since 1966. We have served The Main Line in Wayne martial arts for decades, as well as those in Devon, Berwyn, Paoli, Malvern, and King of Prussia,
What makes Nackord Karate unique is our history. We began in the early days of martial arts in America. This was before Bruce Lee became a household name and children started taking Karate lessons.
Our schedule is filled with adult and children’s martial arts classes. They are led by Master Dennis Nackord, a 10th Degree Black Belt training martial arts for over five decades. If you’re looking for authentic, top-level Wayne martial arts training, look no further than Nackord Karate System!
You could train at Nackord Karate for decades and not run out of things to learn.
JOIN US FOR YOUR
EASY TRIAL LESSONS!
Want to try the Nackord Karate System and start your journey to a stronger you?
“STRENGTH HAS MANY FORMS” and if you are an adult or child, you can discover your strengths with our EASY TRIAL LESSONS. You will learn martial arts from instructors who are not only ‘certified, but qualified’. You will start with private lessons and when ready, move to group classes. These three to four lessons including a uniform are $89.00.
Whether you are an adult or child, start your journey TODAY and “Discover Your Strengths”.
Who We Are at
Nackord Karate System
About Our School
NKS teaches performance-based martial arts lessons focusing on three primary systems. We teach traditional karate which is the basis for all the other martial arts. Our main systems are Kenpo Karate, Kickboxing and Bando Weapons. This provides a system for whichever training suits your martial arts goals with a well-balanced life.
All instructors are adults and high level black belts. Many hold black belts in other systems. This experience is shared in each martial arts class we teach.
The NKS brings together traditional values and modern day teaching styles. Join our Wayne martial arts school today and you will feel why our system is without equal. We also serve those in Devon, Berwyn, Paoli, Malvern, and King of Prussia.
History
Nackord Karate System has been going strong in The Main Line for over 50 years. We were opened by Dennis Nackord, who has risen the ranks to become a 10 Degree Black Belt. In this time, he has continued to help students improve in and out of the school. During this time, Mr. Nackord has assisted in the opening of over 20 martial arts schools and he has promoted over 300 black belts. Throughout the years, Mr. Nackord has had the opportunity to study a vast amount of martial arts. These include American, Chinese, Japanese, Burmese, and Okinawan forms. This has all helped NKS grow and has impacted his teaching methods. Mr. Nackord makes sure to help every student grow, whether you started in 1966 or 2025.
Discover the Benefits at NKS
Few martial arts schools in Pennsylvania – or anywhere in the US – are as experienced with the martial arts world. Through 50+ years of serving the community, we have seen the ebbs and flows of combat sports. This has allowed us to maximize the students’ experience. Check out what sets us apart from others and makes our martial arts training in The Main Line the best around!
With over 50 years of experience and multiple Black Belt instructors, our expertise is second-to-none. Our students are taught by those who have seen all the changes in the way martial arts is taught.
Originally, the martial arts required students to adapt to the system being taught. Some just could not adapt. Our modern-day system adapts the system to the student and makes sure whatever abilities a person possesses are improved.
As well as self-defense skills and competition success, martial arts can greatly improve your health. Our program helps students thrive as they engage in our health focused training. This training for a healthy lifestyle ensures benefits for years to come.
Self-defense is not just about outward combat. It is also about defending against the inner battles most of us fight every day. The NKS shows us a path to inner harmony, peace and successfully dealing with these daily battles.
So, If you’re looking for self-defense on the street or inside yourself, and if you want to be healthy and part of a community with values such as yourself, the NKS is the place for you.
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martial arts schedule!
Make sure to take a look at our class schedule. Find the right time to start martial arts classes at Nackord Karate System!
Reach Out Today!
It has been our honor to provide Wayne martial arts lessons for over 50 years. As well as bringing the highest level of Karate in Wayne, we also invite those in Devon, Berwyn, Paoli, Malvern, and King of Prussia to join us! You can find our martial arts school above The Happy Mixer Gluten Free Baker in the Gateway Shopping Center!