AmKor Karate Institutes Upper Darby

AmKor Karate Institutes Upper Darby Traditional Korean Karate School (Tang Soo Do) High Quality Instruction with NO CONTRACTS! Aloysius Academy in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

For more than 31 years Master Samuel Wallace, a 7th Dan (7th Degree Black Belt) has been teaching the art of Tang Soo do in the Upper Darby community. Master Wallace holds a degree in Special Education from Penn State University and teaches Physical Education at the prestigious St. Master Wallace is especially adept at teaching learning disabled and physically impaired children in both the private

and regular classroom settings. Master Wallace's personal philosophy on Martial Arts training is that a well-structured training program can benefit children both mentally and physically. Master Wallace believes this can be done without the intense pressure and competitiveness that most sports require. Though Martial Arts training is similar to other sports, children can attain enhanced levels of confidence and self-esteem by setting goals and developing themselves in a disciplined environment. Born in Seoul, Korea in 1956 and adopted by Dr. Anthony and Betty Wallace at age six, Master Wallace began training under Master Scott in 1977 at Amkor Karate Institutes in Aston because he wanted to experience something associated with his Korean heritage. Master Wallace now serves as a public speaker on adoption in both the United States and abroad. Master Wallace was the first student of Master Scott's (8th Dan, President of Traditional Tang Soo Do International, and Founder of Amkor Karate) to reach Master level, and tested before Grandmaster Hwang, Kee (Founder of the Moo Duk Kwan style of Tang Soo Do) in 1991. Also, Master Wallace was rated by Karate Illustrated in the Top 10 in Forms in the Mid-Atlantic Region and was the National Champion in 3rd Dan Fighting at the United States Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation Nationals. Master Wallace's students have excelled in all areas of Martial Arts competition at the state, regional, national, and international levels. Master Wallace was the coach of the United States team that won the Team Forms competition at the 6th International Tang Soo Do Championships held in 1995. He has also represented the United States as an official at international events in Greece, Malaysia, and the United States. All of these life and martial arts experiences have truly made Master Wallace a "Master Teacher" who is able to instruct every student he has both individually and in groups settings. Please feel free to stop by and observe class at any time we are training! If you would like to discuss the possibility of you or your child training with Master Wallace please feel free to call to make an appointment at 610 446 6650.

NOTE: Classes are cancelled Thursday 6/18. We will resume on a regular schedule Friday 6/19.
06/14/2026

NOTE: Classes are cancelled Thursday 6/18. We will resume on a regular schedule Friday 6/19.

Congratulations to all who tested for various levels of black belt this week! We were represented well by our students w...
06/07/2026

Congratulations to all who tested for various levels of black belt this week!

We were represented well by our students who tested for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Dan (black belt) on Saturday.

We also want to say job well done to all the Traditional Tang Soo Do International members who participated in this past week’s Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa (masters level testing) including four of our own students from the Upper Darby Dojang!

On Monday May 25th, we will be open and operating on a normal class schedule.Be safe and enjoy the holiday weekend!Tang ...
05/22/2026

On Monday May 25th, we will be open and operating on a normal class schedule.

Be safe and enjoy the holiday weekend!

Tang Soo!

05/19/2026

With the heat advisory in effect until 8 pm, students attending classes in the summer are reminded that they should pre-hydrate before coming to class and also bring cold water to drink during breaks. We never stop training hard but our students’ safety is our primary concern, always. Looking forward to seeing full classes this week. Tang Soo!

REMINDER: There will be no classes on Saturday 4/11/2026. We will be attending the 2026 Delaware County Karate Champions...
04/11/2026

REMINDER: There will be no classes on Saturday 4/11/2026. We will be attending the 2026 Delaware County Karate Championship @ The Upper Chichester rec center. Good skill to all competitors!

Tang Soo!

REMINDER: The regular children's class on Friday, 3/20, is cancelled due to the freesparring clinic. If your child is in...
03/19/2026

REMINDER: The regular children's class on Friday, 3/20, is cancelled due to the freesparring clinic. If your child is interested, please contact Master Wallace or Master Chaney to get them registered. The deadline for registration is Thursday 3/19.

Tang Soo!

We’re open for classes on Tuesday 2/24! Looking forward to seeing everyone on the training floor!
02/24/2026

We’re open for classes on Tuesday 2/24! Looking forward to seeing everyone on the training floor!

Due to the projected snowfall, we will be closed Monday 02/23/2026. If you’d like to receive text/email updates regardin...
02/22/2026

Due to the projected snowfall, we will be closed Monday 02/23/2026.

If you’d like to receive text/email updates regarding all school closings and events, please join the Remind app. A flyer was sent home with students over the last several weeks with directions. If you have questions please email us at [email protected].

01/27/2026

Address

8915 West Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA
19082

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 5pm - 7pm
Friday 4:30pm - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 11:30am

Telephone

+16104466650

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