SHIDOKAN VISITOR FROM IHA DOJO
Stuart McCracken, from Grand Master Seikichi Iha's dojo in Lansing, MI, will visit Karate STL. Mr. McCracken is also a good friend to Basinger Sensei. He has graciously agreed to join in the teaching of
our classes at Pattonville
Hts Middle School back
gym.
All active AND inactive Shidokan students invited. Should be fun
classes! It’s always good to make new friends and train
with various partners.
After class: Socializing at Syberg’s* around 9:15 pm. Guests/families also invited. Stay as long or as briefly as
you’d like.
* Syberg's:
2430 Old Dorsett Rd
(Dorsett & I-270 - northeast corner)
Maryland Hts, MO 63043
Map/directions 10th ANNUAL KARATE FAMILY POTLUCK PICNIC Vago Park
270 Fee Fee Rd
at Midland Ave (not Blvd)
Maryland Hts, MO 63043 
ALL
current and prior students of Karate STL and its branch dojos are
invited, as well as their families and guests. We have the 3
pavilions
at the far end of the park, near restrooms, playground, basketball
court, workout equipment and bike trail, plus a large open area for
games of your choice.
Lots of fun! Hope to see you there!!Provided:Hot dogs, condiments, cups, plates, napkins,
utensils
Please bring:
- A
dish to share with everyone
- Non-alcoholic beverages in a cooler with ice for your family
- A
blanket and/or lawn chairs
- Games
and toys. Kids often bring water guns (must look like toys) for added fun! No water balloons please
RSVP with number attending so we have
enough hot dogs:
Email:
picnic@karateSTL.com
Phone:
314.291.1234Facebook:Or, respond and "Comment" with number attending on...
WOMEN'S NIGHT
Self-defense, Women & Teen Girls Ages 14+
Now enrolling!!- Mon, Sep 23 (enroll by Mon, Sep 16 or may cancel)
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:
KIDS' NIGHT
Self-defense & Stranger Danger -
Grades K-4, Boys & Girls
When:
Now enrolling!!- Mon, Sep 30 - Grades: K-4 (enroll by Mon, Sep 23 or may cancel)
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).
Teacher (all classes):
To Enroll:
- Tue & Thu, Oct 15 & 17
- Thu, Oct 31 - Halloween
- Tue, Nov 5 - Election Day
- Tue & Thu, Nov 26 & 28 - Thanksgiving break
NEXT 6-WEEK
KARATE SESSION 
Ages 4 - Adult, Males/FemalesBegins: Now enrolling!!-
Tue
& Thu, Oct 22 & 24 * ...commitment ends Oct 10 but further and/or continuous training is available.
* NOTE: Enroll any time, but late fee after NOON, Fri, Oct 18.
To Enroll:
Training Location:
Cost ** for entire
6-week session:
$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 all ages please remove shoes, if necessary to enter training area. AND, 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.
Teacher (all classes):
Contact Basinger Sensei for details.
HALLOWEEN
COSTUMES and/or
BRING A BUDDY
Students and their buddies (see "Bring a Buddy" below), may wear costumes to class, if they wish. -
Tue, Oct 29 only - all
Tue classes
- Thu, Nov 7 - ONLY 5 pm age 4-6
BRING A BUDDY
- Tue, Oct 29 only - all
Tue classes
- Thu, Nov 7 - ONLY 5 pm age 4-6
Each
student may bring one or two friends or relatives (age appropriate) to
their class, no charge! Buddies can wear Halloween costumes (see important costume Guidelines) or regular clothes, then just remove shoes,
socks and jewelry to participate in class. They can simply show up, and won’t be
obligated or pressured to enroll. A fun way to share karate with a
buddy!!
Also on Calendar.ST
LOUIS KARATE TRAINING SEMINAR
WITH GRAND MASTER IHA
Fri
evening &
Sat afternoon
Instructor:
World-renowned Grand Master Seikichi Iha, who holds the highest title of Hanshi (master) and highest rank of
10th Dan (black belt degree).
Teacher to Basinger Sensei, Iha
Sensei is president of the
Beikoku Shidokan Karatedo Association and
Okinawa Shorinryu Karatedo
Association United
States Branch Chief. His Lansing,
Michigan, dojo is headquarters for over 30 schools in
the U.S.,
Canada and many other countries around the globe.
Plan
now to attend and reserve your place
(see below)! Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from
this
dynamic "teacher of teachers," a true master of our defense-oriented
martial art.
Eligible
participants:
Active and inactive
students of Karate STL and its branch dojos, as well as all other Shidokan dojos.
Adults:
ALL adult students, ALL ranks.
Kids:
Solid yellow belt &
above, minimum age 7.
Non-participants:
ALL other students are encouraged to come and
observe these classes, as well as families and friends.
Spectators
welcome!
Spectators may bring their own seating - limited, if any, available in gym.
ALL STUDENTS (all ages & ranks), PLEASE NOTE: We want you
included in the 1:00 pm Saturday group photo with Iha Sensei, so be sure
to wear your gi!! ...and parents/spectators, bring your cameras.
Where,
When, Cost
of Seminar:
Parkwood School gym.
3199
Parkwood Lane
(at
Old St. Charles Rd)
Maryland
Hts, MO 63043
Fri,
Nov 9:
5:30-6:30
pm:
Kids
age 7+, solid yellow belt & above
6:30-7:30 pm:
Adults all ranks, & kids blue belt &
above
Sat,
Nov 10:
12:00-1:00
pm:
Kids
age 7+, yellow belt & above
1:00-1:10
pm:
Group
Photos (students in gi – ALL ages & ranks, participating or not)
1:10 - 2:30
pm:
Adult
class students only, all ranks
Cost:
Donations greatly appreciated from participants and
spectators, to help with the considerable expense involved.
Reserve:
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