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Absolute Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 160 Google reviews · Karate dojo in St. Louis, Missouri
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule absolutemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (314) 664-0466
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids look forward to seeing friends & growing together with real, positive life enforcing skills taught by amazing mentors.”
“The instructors are awesome with full of knowledge and have created a great system that can help anyone learn with no experience at all.”
“My 8yr old LOVES the karate class and sparring.”
Other martial arts here
“Both of my kids have been taking classes here for 3 years (jiu jitsu and karate).”
“I go to classes quite frequently, averaging 3-4 a week for kickboxing and always leave with a great workout and new skills.”
“I joined Absolute mixed martial arts about 4 months ago.”
What students say
“A large student base means there's always a partner to relate with & the staff is welcoming, encouraging hard worth with a family style vibe.”
“The instructors are friendly and easy to talk to and so is everyone attending the classes.”
“The classes are structured to keep the kids moving and engaged with the class all while teaching the basics of the disciplines.”
“I go to classes quite frequently, averaging 3-4 a week for kickboxing and always leave with a great workout and new skills.”
“We signed our son up so he would gain self confidence& know how to defend himself.”
“Their extensive skill knowledge ensures a well-rounded learning experience, fostering both discipline and confidence in young martial artists.”
From the reviews
Follow up, years Later: Absolutely amazing experience! My family continues to come each week, enjoying the journey. My kids look forward to seeing friends & growing together with real, positive life enforcing skills taught by amazing mentors. Myself: I've been participating in the jiujitsu programs for years now.
I have been training at Absolute Martial Arts for 5 months now and it has been my best fitness experience period. I have always been a fan of Mixed Martial Arts but did not know how to train, so I called Absolute and scheduled a quick and easy private session to give it a feel, and the owner and head instructor Mr.
I absolutely love this place! After nearly three years of training here, I can't imagine going anywhere else. The owners are incredible and the instruction is top notch. The instructors are clearly passionate about what they do and I've learned so much that it would probably take a whole book to capture it all.
I have been going here for a few months now for kickboxing, and my experience has been more than amazing! When I came to Absolute Martial Arts I was nervous. Taking kickboxing classes and being somewhere other than a gym was a bit out of my comfort zone and new to me.
New to Karate? Start at Absolute Martial Arts
Absolute Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Absolute Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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