History of AFSK
On May 2, 1972, Grandmaster Jerry Piddington was declared the headmaster and founder of the American Open Karate style under the USKA sanctified charter, established by O’Sensei Trias, which was internationally ratified on May 30, 1975. The American Open Style was a blend of styles acquired from many of Grandmaster’s pioneers of modern karate. The principles, technical aspects, and mechanical elements are based on the ancient art of hand-to hand fighting.
Grandmaster Jerry Piddington
Hanshi Danny McCall
On May 2, 1972, Grandmaster Jerry Piddington was declared the headmaster and founder of the American Open Karate style under the USKA sanctified charter, established by O’Sensei Trias, which was internationally ratified on May 30, 1975. The American Open Style was a blend of styles acquired from many of Grandmaster’s pioneers of modern karate. The principles, technical aspects, and mechanical elements are based on the ancient art of hand-to hand fighting.