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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

Now in our 13th year of teaching in the St. Louis area!!

  • Adult & Children Karate Programs

  • No Contracts to Sign, No Equipment to Buy

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

  • 5th Degree Black Belt Head Instructor

  • Two St. Louis Area Training Locations 

  • Encouragement, Not Intimidation

  • Only Authorized & Certified Missouri Dojo

Students:  Time-sensitive info...click here!

See video and photos of visit from Louie, 
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 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 5th Dan
Karate STL Founder & Head Instructor
Director Missouri Branch of Beikoku Shido-kan Karate Association
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                    Attention Students!    (Updated: 06/22/08)

Highlights of time-sensitive info:


Self-defense seminars: 
    
MH:   Sat 1-4p - Jul 12 - Women age 15+
             Sat 1-4p - Aug 2 - Boys/Girls age 8-14
             Sat 1-4p - Aug 23 - Women age 15+

No Karate Jul 14-25, Sep 1, Sep 9-12 


Fri-Sun, Jul 18-20National Training Seminar (NTS), Lansing, Michigan.  Registration forms, prices & other details available!  Plan NOW to attend!

Next 6-week karate sessions begin:
     MH:  Week of Jul 28
      
PV:  Week of Sep 16 (returns to PV Heights Middle School for school year)
                                
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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):
     Pattonville (PV) School District's policy
     Maryland Heights (MH) Centre's policy

(Last updated:  06/22/08)

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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

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Questions or comments?  Contact Sensei S. A. Basinger
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