Maryland
Heights, Missouri
63043 USA
(Midwest Saint
Louis County)
Since 1995
Karate is taught as
weaponless self-defense, and 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, and using skills
effectively and with good judgment is the true art of karate.
Sharon Basinger,
Sensei,
Certified
Instructor,
6th
Degree Black Belt
No
Contracts, No Equipment to Buy
Karate & Self-defense Lessons
Adult & Youth, Ages 4+
Family & Golden Discounts
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Training Location:
Pattonville Heights Middle School
Back Gym
195 Fee Fee Rd at Dorsett Rd
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
EVENTS
2018 - Summary
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U R G E N T I N F O . . .
Karate cancelled tonight, Nov 15, due to weather.
Classes resume after Thanksgiving.
Make up class info posted here and on our Facebook page when determined.
(See cancellation policy.)
NEXT KARATE CLASS HELD AT . . .
Pattonville
Hts Middle School back
gym
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No Karate- Tue & Thu, Nov 20 & 22 - Thanksgiving break
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Karate Class Location Change
- Thu, Dec 6 only - at Parkwood
School gym (last class of session for ages 4-6 only)
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Winter Break
No karate. Resumes week of Jan 7, 2018. |
2019
Next 6-wk Session
Now enrolling!!
Age 4-adult, Males/Females.- Begins Tue & Thu, Jan 8 & 10 *
314.213.8094, or Enroll by Email and other
options on How to Enroll.
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Kids' Self-defense & Stranger Danger
Now enrolling!!
Grades K-4, Boys & Girls.
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Mon, Jan 14 (enroll by Mon, Jan 7 or may cancel)
5:30-7:30 pm - one night
314.213.8094, or Enroll by Email and other
options on How to Enroll. |
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Women's
Night
Now enrolling!!
Self-defense, Women
& Teens Age 14+.
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Mon, Jan 28 (enroll by Fri, Jan 18 or may cancel)
Gym B, Holman Middle School.
314.213.8094, or Enroll by Email and other
options on How to
Enroll. |
Okinawa Trip - Tookachi Celebration- Wed, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 30, 2019
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Additional events - see Calendar
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EVENTS 2018 - Details
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- Tue & Thu, Nov 20 & 22 - Thanksgiving break
KARATE CLASS LOCATION CHANGE - Thu, Dec 6 only - Parkwood
School gym (only ages 4-6: last class of session).
Also on Calendar.
- Dec 13 - Jan 3 ... no karate.
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NEXT 6-WEEK
KARATE SESSION
Begins:
Now enrolling!!
- Tue
& Thu, Jan 8 & 10 *...commitment ends Feb 14 (but further and/or continuous training is available)
.
To Enroll:
Training Location:
Cost ** for entire
6-week session:
- Once
a week:
$40 Pattonville resident.
$45 non-resident.
$65 Pattonville resident.
$70 non-resident.
- Once a week desired but class meets twice a week???
Same as above "Once a week" cost.
- Family - Deduct $5 for each kid and/or adult per 6-wk session if 2+ of same family enrolled in karate.
- Golden - Deduct $10 per 6-wk session per student age 55+.
- One discount per student.
- Add late fee for enrollments received after Friday prior to start of session.
- Excludes - Required uniform ($25-$35, depends on age); Shidokan patch ($5, required for optional rank
testing/certification) - available first class. Fees for optional rank
testing/certification.
- No Equipment to buy!
Very welcome, BUT during class ALL ages are requested to remain on
sideline very
quietly and unobtrusively (no cell phone or loud talking, or communicating with students please)... out of
respect for students and instructors. Please remove shoes if necessary to enter training area.
Teacher (all classes):
Sharon
Basinger, Sensei
6th Dan, Certified Instructor
Above and more on Calendar.
KIDS' NIGHT
Self-defense & Stranger Danger -
Grades K-4, Boys & Girls
When: Now enrolling!!
- Mon, Jan 14 (enroll by Mon, Jan 7 or may cancel).
5:30-7:30 pm - one night
Where:
Cost:
$25 Pattonville
resident;
$30 Non-resident.
Parents/Spectators:
Very welcome, but during class ALL ages are requested to remain on
sideline very
quietly and unobtrusively (no cell phone talking or communicating with students please)... out of
respect for students and instructors.
What
to Wear:
Long pants & smooth long-sleeved shirt - sweats are ideal.
For safety, pant legs
must not reach the
floor.
Must remove shoes
and
socks... and all jewelry (or leave at home).
To Enroll:
Above and more on Calendar.
BRING A BUDDY
- Jan 22 or 24; Mar 12 or 14; May 7 or 9.
Third Tue or Thu of each session:
If you'd like, invite one or two friends or relatives to your class,
no charge, and assist in being their
"sensei" that day -- a fun way to share karate with a buddy! Or, they
can watch then join in the class if/when they want. Buddies can wear regular clothes, and just remove shoes,
socks and jewelry to participate in class. You both can just show up,
and they won’t be obligated or pressured to
enroll.
Above and more on Calendar.
WOMEN'S NIGHT
Self-defense, Women & Teen Girls
Ages 14+
When: Now enrolling!!
- Mon, Jan 28 (enroll by Fri, Jan 18 or may cancel).
5:30-8:30 pm - one night Where:
Cost:
$30 Pattonville
resident; $35 Non-resident.
What to Wear:
Long pants & smooth long-sleeved shirt - sweats are ideal. For safety, pant legs
must not reach the
floor. Must remove shoes
and
socks... and all jewelry (or leave at home).
Teacher:
To Enroll:
Above and more on Calendar.
OKINAWA TRIPTOOKACHI CELEBRATION FOR IHA SENSEI'S 88TH BIRTHDAY - Wed, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 30, 2019
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What
exactly is the “Tookachi” celebration? It’s a person’s 88th
birthday/birth year, and is called “Tookachi” in Okinawa, and “Beiju”
in
mainland Japan. It is one of the two biggest birthday
celebrations, the other being the 97th anniversary, also known as
“Kajimayaa.” The Tookachi celebration typically takes place on
the 8th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar.
In
early March of 2017, a small Shidokan group went to Okinawa with Grand Master Seikichi Iha. It was a two-fold visit, to be part of the opening of
the new Okinawa Karate Kaikan (http://karatekaikan.jp/en/), and to plan Iha Sensei’s 88th birthday celebration in 2019.
Huge
headway was made on this celebration event. Our dates are set,
August 21- August 30, 2019. Our tentative itinerary can be viewed
on this web page below: "OKINAWA TRIP SUMMARY." Dojos
throughout the country and Canada are planning to be part of this
event! Everyone is welcome to attend, children under 18 will need
a parent to travel with them.
One
of the events that we are very excited about is recreating the picture
of Gusukuma Sensei teaching a group of 132 in front of the Shuri
Castle, with Iha Sensei teaching us of course. We got this!
KEY DATES
- Jan 2018.
All dojo directors submitted estimates from
their dojo.
- Nov 2018. Initial partial deposit due -- around $300 per person. If you are considering being a part of this trip, please contact Basinger Sensei VERY soon, if you haven't already.
- Jan 2019.
Firm numbers need to be submitted at this time. Additional
deposits will be due shortly after this for Okinawa tour events,
banquet facility, Okinawa Karate Kaikan, etc.
- Hotel * -
We are working with a hotel for a group discounted rate. We will
pass this information on later in 2018, after we have our initial
estimate to work with.
- Flights * -
We are working with a travel agent from various departure cities.
Saint Louis will most likely be one of the departure cities.
* ! ! ! Please DO NOT
search for deals on airline and travel sites such as Expedia and Travelocity.
These companies have built in algorithms that will impact our ability
to negotiate the best deal for all of us. The more activity these
sites see to a particular location on a particular date, the higher the
rates go.- Estimate -
While there is much to work out, people should plan on $3,500 per person as a very
rough estimate. Plane tickets and hotel rooms will be paid
individually, but everyone needs to be prepared to purchase in a timely
maner for the discounts to apply.
As more information becomes available, updates will be posted on this site.
This will be a trip of a lifetime!!
OKINAWA TRIP ITINERARY (PDF)
Includes
tentative itinerary, photos of some of our destinations (training,
demonstrations, tours, etc.)
LINKS to some very useful and informative
websites!
Contact Basinger Sensei with any questions.
FURTHER READING
Additional events - see Calendar
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