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Karate STL

Since 1995

The purpose of karate training is to learn self-defense, self-reliance, respect (for oneself and others), and character enrichment.  Karate is emphasized as a martial art rather than a competitive sport.  Achieve confidence and practical expertise, without intimidation or hostility.  Safety is paramount!  Learning from and helping each other, as well as using skills effectively and with good judgment, is the true art of karate.Karate STL logo (shisa)


Sharon Basinger, Sensei
Kyoshi 7th Dan,
 Certified Instructor
Shibu Dojo Owner/Director
Beikoku Shidokan Karatedo Association 



Shuri Castle, Okinawa, Japan
Shuri  Castle
Naha  City,  Okinawa,  Japan

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EVENTS - Summary

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      EVENTS - Summary, 2024
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URGENT  INFORMATION!

Karate classes will be held Mon, Dec 30 only -- usual Wed class times.  Regular karate schedule resumes after Jan 1, 2025.


Karate classes will be held - usual Wednesday schedule
  • Mon, Dec 30 only

No Karate
  • Wed, Dec 25 & Jan 1

    Seikichi Iha, Hanshi 10th Dan, passed away on 8/3/24 at age 92.




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         EVENTS - Details, 2024
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    Urgent Info (if any)
    Karate held Mon 12/30 only
    No Karate Classes
    Seikichi Iha passed away
    Karate Schedule
    Self-defense   

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    KARATE CLASSES DAY CHANGE
    Karate classes will be held - usual Wed class times.  (Regular karate schedule resumes after Jan 1, 2025.)
    • Mon, Dec 30 ONLY
    NO KARATE CLASSES
    • Wed, Dec 25 & Jan 1


    GRAND MASTER SEIKICHI IHA

    HANSHI 10th DAN

    Passed away at age 92
    Seikichi Iha
    1932-2024
    On August 3, 2024,     Grand Master SEIKICHI IHA, Hanshi 10th Dan, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his children and many friends.  Words fail me to adequately express the incredible sadness and empty feeling I have, learning of the death of my beloved teacher Sensei Iha.  Sensei Iha was a world renowned teacher of teachers, legendary master of karate whose memory and legacy will live on in the karateka and their students/descendants who loved, respected and admired him.  The impact he made on the martial arts world is immeasurable.  But even more significant, he was a loving father, brother and son, as well as an esteemed mentor and treasured friend to countless men and women on a global level.  I had the honor and privilege to have even known him but also the great fortune to have been his student, devotee and friend for 35 years.

    •          Sharon Basinger
    •          Sensei 7th Dan

             Karate STL 


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    ANNOUNCEMENTS
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    Basinger  Home  Dojo
    Sensei Basinger currently teaches classes
    at her Karate STL home dojo.
    In mid 2020, after 25 years she retired from Pattonville School District,
    BUT  NOT  from teaching!
    Therefore, she no longer teaches the
    classes that were ONLY offered through Pattonville.
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