Missouri Karate Association — Dojo

MKA Dojo

• Enthusiastic, knowledgeable instructors
• Family oriented
• Focus on real applicable results, not show
• Beginners through black belts

• Located in Chesterfield
• Convenient class schedule

What we are trying to accomplish

The Missouri Karate Association is a family-oriented dojo (school) that provides quality instruction in a safe yet challenging environment. Our goal at MKA is to offer a safe and caring environment for men, women and children to practice Traditional Shotokan Karate.

The MKA will help build self-confidence and create a positive yet challenging experience for your son or daughter. We offer both children and adult classes. As parents you also have the opportunity to train alongside your child to see first hand their development.

Our unique family program is structured to instill:

• Concentration and Confidence
• Character and Self-Discipline
• Sincerity and Respect
• Self Control and Awareness
• Leadership skills

Testimonials

My daugher and I enrolled in Karate classes for different reasons. I wanted a good workout and she wanted to try a new activity. What we didn’t anticipate, was that it would be a life changing experience for both of us. I get a fantastic workout while learning invaluable self-defense skills that prove to empower women. In the end, no matter how big the opponent is, women can have the confidence and ability to defend themselves.

The high caliber of the instructors as well as the supportive culture they create for students of all ages is what sets this organization apart from the rest. The classes are put together with great care and attention. Karate is truly a multi-generational sport, where all age groups can train together. Now, after a year, my whole family is involved. We learn, develop and have fun together.

—  Andrea, Mother/Student

Karate has helped me to overcome my shyness. In the past, I would feel very nervous or get bright red in my face in front of a group of people. In Karate, I must demonstrate my skills in front of my class and perform before a group of judges for my gradings. It has helped me in school too because now I can focus on what I am saying in class instead of worrying about the other kids watching me.

I like being at the same level as my mom because we help each other understand new moves. As I have advanced in my belt levels, I have also been able to help my brother and sisters learn new skills and gain confidence. I am now an example for other beginners.”

—  Emily, Age 11

I have been directly involved in my 15 year old son’s karate training from white belt through black belt and post black belt training. During this time I have seen the influence of many exceptional instructors across several states. We moved into St. Louis two years ago only to discover that the National Gold Medal Champion Power brothers also live in St. Louis. To this day, my son and I continue to marvel at our fortune. Their tournament sharp, well rounded expertise is very obvious to karateka seeking to improve their skills, especially in kumite. The instructors are also very personable and keenly interested in developing young karateka.

My six year old son is a new member of the dojo and is clearly bonding with the instructors while learning respect, courtesy and discipline (not to mention a little Japanese). In addition to self-defense, my wife and I know that our six year old will develop a strong center of confidence and self-control from his training. As with his brother, he will always have his karate, at the very least, to answer the question ‘what is so special about me?’. In our view, the ability to discover, understand and strengthen personal qualities that one can be proud of provides a base around which quality personalities are grown. Traditional Shotokan Karate taught by exceptional instructors establishes this base.

—  Jerry, 'karate Dad'