Hello Friends,
My Name is Jon VanCleve and I am the manager of Nackord Karate in Wayne.
I first began karate at the age of 12 in Bristol PA and started
training with Dennis Nackord in 1989 and I have been his direct student ever
since. I have received all my rank from Mr. Nackord from yellow belt up to
5th degree black belt.
I still attend weekly group trainig sessions with Mr. Nackord along with
private lessons and I have studied other arts such as Sambo, Brazilian Jiu
Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Pankration.
I am a columnist for MA Success magazine and a freelance writer on the
subject of martial arts and personal development, and a triathlete who hopes
to one day go to Hawaii and finish the Iron Man triathlon championships.
I enjoy teaching and training in the martial arts and I can say that it has
been the best thing I have been involved in for personal development.
Martial arts training isn't only about learning to defend yourself; it is also
about taking control of your life and being a healthy, motivated, and
peaceful individual who strives to constantly improve and enjoy life.
Jon Van Cleve
