About Us

Mission Statement

GrandMaster Tony Cogliandro is President and Founder of American Kenpo International – a professional martial arts organization.  AKI has been one of the premier kenpo organizations since 1994 and is in it’s 17th year.

The main objective of American Kenpo International is to preserve and analyze “the original/traditional” version of Grandmaster Ed Parker’s American Kenpo Karate and continue the legitimate lines of rank and heritage Mr. Parker has left us. Additionally our goal is to assist other open styles of Kenpo and systems of American-Chinese Influences.

All schools are welcome to join!

AKI membership card

Benefits

  • Wooden Plaque for your school
  • Access to AKI Senior Instructors for lessons
  • Black Belt testing
  • Review of your school’s curriculum
  • Wholesale pricing on merchandise
  • Become part of the AKI family tree
  • Your school listed on AKI website
  • AKI serminars and black belt classes
  • International affiliation for your school

AKI International Senior Council

        Tony Cogliandro – 10th Black – President

  • Don Rodrigues – 10th Black – Pres. Board of Directors
  • Maurice Mahon – 10th Black – President, Europe
  • Shay Paget – 9th Black – Vice President, Europe
  • Barney Coleman – 9th Black – Vice President, Europe
  • Paul Coleman – 8th Black
  • Alan Corrigan – 8th Black
  • Alan Kenny – 8th Black
  • Dan D’Onfro – 7th Black – Executive Vice President
  • Christine Rodrigues – 9th Black
  • Brendalee Cogliandro – 5th Black – Exe. Vice President
  • Mike O’Handley – 7th Black
  • Dr. Len Brassard – 7th Black

The responsibility of the AKI Senior Council is to vote on the promotions of the AKI’s leaders, as well as voting in
members of the AKI Hall of Fame.

USA Board of Directors

  • Dan D’Onfro – East Coast Director
  • Scott Geddes – New York/New Jersey State Director
  • Brenda Cogliandro
  • Dave Conner
  • Don Wilson
  • Mike Grafton
  • Mike O’Handley
  • Mark Champagne – Western Massachusetts Director
  • Carlos Vazquez – Puerto Rico Director
  • Mike Basher – Louisiana State Director
  • Mike Hideriotis
  • Jack Carey
  • Mike Dexter – Florida State Director
  • Jose Ponce – Virginia State Director
  • Frank Shekosky – Connecticut State Director

European/Ireland Directors

  • Maurice Mahon
  • Shay Paget
  • Barney Coleman

Guatemala/Central America Director

  • Marco Gonzales

       Italy    Director    -  Alessio Cortani

Grand Cayman Islands  Director

  • Bob Daigle

South America Director

  • Helio Greca – Brazil Director