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"Losers 
let things 
happen.
Winners 
make things
happen."

   Welcome to the St. Louis, Missouri, Shibu Branch of 
Beikoku Shido-kan Karate-do Association
Directly under supervision & teaching of Seikichi Iha, Hanshi, 10th Dan

Now in our 15th year of teaching in the St. Louis area!!

  • No Contracts to Sign, No Equipment to Buy

  • Male & Female Black Belt Instructors

  • 5th Degree Black Belt Head Instructor

  • Adult & Children Karate Programs

  • Self-Defense Seminars...Our Location or Yours

  • Two St. Louis Area Training Locations 

  • Encouragement, Not Intimidation

  • Only Authorized & Certified Missouri Dojo

Students:  Time-sensitive info highlights, cancellations, etc...click here!

Video and photos of visit from Louie, 
the NHL St. Louis Blues Hockey mascot...click here!

We at KARATE STL take great pride in our diligent students, internationally certified dojo (school) and honorable masters, as well as the tradition, philosophy and authenticity of our style of original Okinawan karate-do.  We strive to provide an inspiring atmosphere conducive to learning and growing -- physically, mentally and emotionally -- while having FUN!  Our pledge is to continue our pursuit of excellence, to create even higher standards for our dojo, and aspire to represent our martial art in a respectful and exemplary manner.

Thanks for visiting us.

S. A. Basinger, Sensei 5 th Dan
Karate STL Founder & Head Instructor
Director Missouri Shibu Branch of 
Beikoku Shido-kan Karate-do Association
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(Updated: 07/20/10)
                                
Highlights of time-sensitive info:


Next 6-week karate sessions begin:
     MH:  Week of Mon, Jul 26
     
PV:   Week of Tue, Sep 14 (PV karate returns to Pattonville Heights Middle School for the school year)     

Sun, Aug 1, 2-6p:  Karate STL Family Picnic - Vago Park, Maryland Heights, MO

Self-defense Seminars:
     MH:  
Sat, Aug 14 - 1-3 pm, Youth age 4-7 ('Don't Talk to That Stranger') 
                Sat, Aug 28 - 1-4
pm, Youth age 8-14 
             Sat, Oct 2 - 1-4p - Women age 15+
     PV:   Fri, Oct 15 - 5:30-8:30p - Women age 15+, Parkwood School
                 Kids' after-school self-defense
('Keeping Children Safe'):
            Tue & Thu, Sep 21 & 23 - 3:45-4:45p - Youth, grades K-2, Willow Brook School
              
Tue & Thu, Sep 28 & 30 - 3:45-4:45p - Youth, grades 3-5
, Willow Brook School

Fri evening & Sat afternoon, Nov 12 & 1315-year Karate STL Dojo Anniversary celebration.  Head Master Seikichi Iha, Hanshi 10th Dan, conducts training seminar and student demonstration, Pattonville Heights Middle School, Maryland Heights, MO.  Mark your calendars! 

FYI: Dojo News page - last updated Jan 19, 2010 
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS -- other time-sensitive reminders & exceptions... otherwise, karate schedule according to Karate Class Information

Karate & Self-defense Cancellations (due to inclement weather or emergency):
     Pattonville (PV) School District's policy
     Maryland Heights (MH) Centre's policy

 

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PV -- Pattonville School District Location (Pattonville Heights Middle School) 
                 unless noted otherwise
MH --
City of Maryland Heights Location (Maryland Heights Centre)
                 unless noted otherwise

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Questions or comments?  Contact Sensei S. A. Basinger
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