Amerikick Martial Arts proudly serving Marlton since 1996
Amerikick Martial Arts is offering kids karate classes, adult martial arts and fitness kickboxing to Evesham, Marlton, Cherry Hill, Moorestown and Mount Laurel.
Who we Are And why You Should Train Here
Amerikick Martial Arts has been operating since 1996 and it is the areas top training center offering kids karate classes, adult martial arts and fitness kickboxing to Evesham, Marlton, Cherry Hill, Moorestown and Mount Laurel. We are excited to meet you and have your family as part of our team. Whether you are looking to get in shape, learn practical self defense, watch your child’s confidence sky rocket or looking for a killer workout, Amerikick in Mount Laurel, NJ is the school for you!
We have programs and classes for ages 3 to 73 and all ability levels. Our programs are age specific and our instructors are trained and certified to teach and motivate your child to their best. At Amerikick your child will improve their FOCUS, CONFIDENCE AND DISCIPLINE! They will learn about RESPECT and how to be a great human being. And ofcourse they will learn awesome self defense techniques and get in great shape!
Since Amerikick was founded in 1967, the organization has grown to over 30 locations in PA, NJ, RI, NY, FL, WI and KS! Our mission has been and will always be combining great teaching with great martial arts/ fitness.
Whether you live in Marlton, Mt. Laurel, Voorhees, Cherry Hill or Moorestown, we would love to have you test drive our programs!
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
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Master Mark Russo
Mark Russo is a 9th degree senior master black belt in Amerikick Martial Arts, a 6th degree black belt in American Kenpo, a 3rd degree black belt in Modern Arnis, a black belt in Tang Soo Do and TaeKwon Do, a black sash in Chines Wushu. Mark has studied, certified and trained with some of the most famous martial artists including Ed Parker, Joe Lewis, Remy Presas, Wally Jay, George Dillman, Dr. Muag Gyi, Dennis Tosten, Lei Pei Yun, Joe Palanzo, Louis Diaz, Bob Leiker and Phil Maldonado.
Mark began his martial arts training in Tang Soo Do at age 10 under Tong In Chang. Five years later he added Tracy Kenpo to his training under Master Dennis Tosten at the famous American Karate Studios in Northeast Philadelphia. Mark became an assistant instructor at the Cottman Ave school and then the manager of the Willowgrove location. In 1991 he opened his own Amerikick Franchise location in Juniata Park. Five years later Mark moved to New Jersey and opened the Amerikick Marlton New Jersey location. Mark, along with his partner Mike Recinto, opened Amerikick Medford New Jersey and Amerikick Northeast Philadelphia.
Mark is a former top rated competitor in forms, weapons and sparring. He holds numerous national titles and 5 NBL world titles in sport karate. He was coach of the year in 1999 and 2000 with Team Smash International, one of the best karate teams in the National Black Belt League. He then joined his team with Bob Leikers Team to form Team IDC boasting some the best sport karate competitors in the world. Team IDC became team of the year. Team IDC eventually became the current Amerikick World Competition Team.
Mark is a tournament promoter having promoted the Amerikick Internationals since 1995. It was the largest tournament in the NBL until 2003 when it joined the World Sport Karate Federation and then eventually NASKA. The tournament is one of the largest on the East Coast and is currently a World Rated event on the NASKA circuit. He co-promotes with Bob Leiker. Mark is also a member of the NASKA board of directors and a top rated judge and referee.
Mark is a former stuntman and member of SAG. He worked on many feature films including “12 Monkeys”, “I.Q.” and “The Power Within”. Mark has also produced and directed several short films and documentaries.
Mark is married to his beautiful wife Leighann and father to his two children Annabella and Luca. He is currently the Executive Vice President of the Amerikick Martial Arts Association and the regional director of the South Jersey Amerikick Schools. He is the co-founder of Amerikick Source a full service martial arts consulting firm. He has graduated over 100 students to black belt with his highest students including Justin Smith, Mike Recinto, Chris Millares, Nick Perdunn and Mark Gallagher. Mark has trained numerous students who have attained national and world champion levels including: Chris Millares, Nick Perdunn, Justin Smith, Kevin Schlueter, MaryKate Cochran, Kevin Cannon, Andrew Ford, Amanda Chen, Anthony DiFilippo.
Sensei Axyl Brosseau
Sensei Axyl is a 4th degree black belt in Amerikick Martial Arts and a Blue Belt in BJJ. He has trained with world renowned martial artists such as Amerikick founder Grandmaster Dennis Tosten, 3x Lumpinee Champion and 5x World Champion muay thai fighter Damien Alamos, Savate Professor Nicolas Saignac, and top Traditional Forms Instructor Jared Leiker. He has also had the benefit of training with some of the world’s top Kenpo practicioners such as Many Reyes and Sibora Chan. Along with this he has helped coach many NASKA champion title winners including Alessandra Alinea, Shane Billow, Matthew Shamet, and Andrew Pease.
Axyl started Amerikick Karate on September 12th, 2001 at the age of 6 years old. Since then he has continued training his point sparring and competition forms training. As a teen he excelled in gymnastics and tricking where he trained at TNT Gymnastics, Power Athletics, and Bensalem Gymnastics. Axyl got his point and continuous sparring training from coach Mark Russo and World Champion point fighter Christopher Millares. He continues to traing and coach forms and flips to date.
In 2025 after studying for personal training, Axyl developed a new Fitness MMA program for teens and adults at Amerikick Marlton. This class quickly grew and in 2026 the class was rebranded into CombatFit which is now run side by side with Nicole Ewan. The program continues today with it’s peak number of students since its inception. In 2025 Axyl took a partnership role in helping develop aspects of the AKX program. He is a published author of the AKX Instructor Certification manual.
Along with his martial arts and fitness classes, Sensei Axyl has worked with other businesses and local representatives in Evesham to help create free community events in the area for residents to meet up and enjoy.
Sensei Axyl continues training in multiple styles of martial arts and is currently working towards his 5th Degree Kenpo Black Belt and BJJ purple belt.
Miss Nicole Ewan
Nicole Ewan is the Head AKX Coach and East Coast Program Director for AKX Kickboxing. With more than 15 years of experience, she has built an impressive career teaching fitness kickboxing, boot camp classes, and personal training.
Throughout her career, Nicole has worked alongside many of South Jersey’s leading fitness coaches. She is also the author of the AKX Instructor Certification Manual and has played an instrumental role in developing AKX Kickboxing, CombatFit, and Amerikick’s annual SHRED weight-loss program.
Nicole has helped hundreds of adults reach their fitness goals, whether they are looking to lose weight, gain strength and muscle, improve their overall health, or achieve a new personal record. Her passion for coaching is rooted in helping every student become stronger, healthier, and more confident.
Her impact also extends beyond the classroom. Nicole has helped develop numerous fitness-focused and family-friendly community events throughout South Jersey. She has also led many of Amerikick’s charitable initiatives, which have collectively provided more than $30,000 in goods and services to individuals and families in need.
Nicole’s connection to Amerikick is deeply personal. Her children were raised in the Amerikick Karate program, with her daughter, Maria, earning her black belt and competing nationally. Nicole has been married to her husband, Zach, a paramedic, for more than 25 years. Their daughter, Maria, is now a flight nurse, while their son, Stephen, is a diesel mechanic. Nicole’s dedication to fitness, family, and community continues to inspire the students, instructors, and families she serves.
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