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American Karate
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Wentzville, 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 (ages 4–12) — 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
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule teamamericankarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (636) 639-9200
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:45 PM |
| Friday | 5–8:45 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter started 2 years ago as a ninja and worked her way through the ninja program.”
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What students say
“If you're looking for the best karate classes in Wentzville, MO, with experienced instructors and a friendly environment, I highly recommend American Karate.”
“They make classes fun while learning karate techniques, but they also instill a level of respect and teamwork not seen in some other sports we have been a part of.”
“They make classes fun while learning karate techniques, but they also instill a level of respect and teamwork not seen in some other sports we have been a part of.”
From the reviews
American Karate has become our boys second home. They love the classes, the instructors, and everything about doing karate here. The boys have done summer camps, tournaments, private lessons, group lessons, weapons classes, self-defense classes, nerf wars night, and so much more in our three years here so far.
My son has been a student at American Karate for about 5 years. He has a great time and learns proper technique all while getting some exercise. I highly recommend American Karate!
We just love American Karate! They make classes fun while learning karate techniques, but they also instill a level of respect and teamwork not seen in some other sports we have been a part of.
American Karate in Wentzville, MO, has been a fantastic experience for our daughter. She has been attending for years, starting in the ninja program, and she has loved every part of the journey. Mr. Norton and Mr.
New to Karate? Start at American Karate
American Karate comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. 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 American Karate
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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