The best karate dojos in Missouri
Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 2,334 reviews of Missouri dojos. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real karate dojos only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 AKKA Karate Independence
4.9 ★★★★★ 314 reviews · Independence, MO
“We have tried many different studios in the past but my daughter and I were instantly drawn in by Akka run by Mr. Burt. The location is nice because it's not in the middle of a bus…” — Themoogoescow
#2 Wilcox Karate Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 156 reviews · Independence, MO
“My daughter loves Wilcox Karate Academy! They are so patient and amazing with her. She was diagnosed with ADHD, which is one of the reasons why we decided that we wanted her to try…” — Jessica
#3 Missouri Karate Association
5 ★★★★★ 108 reviews · Ellisville, MO
“I've been training at this dojo for about 10 years now, and at just 16 years old, I can confidently say that it has been a transformative experience. Led by Sensei Sean and Sensei …” — Kai
#4 Rifkin Professional Karate Center
5 ★★★★★ 81 reviews · Columbia, MO
“Columbia! You are fortunate to have Rifkin Pro Karate in your city! My children and wife attended Rifkin Pro Karate for years while Master Rifkin was living in Southern California.…” — P
#5 Long's Shotokan Karate Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 70 reviews · Independence, MO
“Updated review: We started coming here in 2019, and it has continued to be an amazing place for my kids. Although two of them ultimately decided to stop (but I hope it's just a bre…” — Karey
#6 Robinson's Karate Co
4.9 ★★★★★ 54 reviews · St. Louis, MO
“Trained with Steve at another studio-followed him to his own. With great people and kids skills, I excelled with him to Black belt level and beyond. Enthusiastic approach made Stev…” — Jerry
#7 ActivStars Athletics Midwest
4.9 ★★★★★ 51 reviews · Independence, MO
“My daughter goes to this class every week she enjoys all of the new techniques that she learns to keep her safe. The instructor is very patient with each and every last one of the …” — Sharonda
#8 Guerrero's Shotokan Karate
5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews · Blue Springs, MO
“We’ve had a wonderful experience here with our daughters and have been attending for nearly 8 years. That alone says a lot about how much we value this dojo. The senseis and the in…” — Sara
#9 Dave Hanson's Gateway Karate
4.8 ★★★★★ 35 reviews · St. Louis, MO
“The genuine love they have for every student is very evident. So much more than karate and katas, the leadership and life skills taught and illustrated by example puts Gateway Kara…” — Dave
#10 Legends Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 reviews · St. Louis, MO
“I am a student and have instructed group classes from Tracy's Karate. I have had the opportunity to train under the Grandmaster Bill Boyd as well as receive Street instruction curr…” — Brandon