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Dave Hanson's Gateway Karate
4.8 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Karate dojo in St. Louis, Missouri
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gatewaykarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (314) 397-5154
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been attending classes since January of this year and I already see an incredible difference.”
“So much more than karate and katas, the leadership and life skills taught and illustrated by example puts Gateway Karate in a class all their own.”
“Gateway Karate has provided me with the best job in the world, amazing life values I wouldn’t have gotten anywhere else, and of course, the karate and self defense skills I know.”
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“Gateway Karate has provided me with the best job in the world, amazing life values I wouldn’t have gotten anywhere else, and of course, the karate and self defense skills I know.”
What students say
“Senpai and Sensei are great with the kids (and adults).”
“They have created a welcoming community where people of all ages and abilities can learn the art of karate and self defense.”
“They have created a welcoming community where people of all ages and abilities can learn the art of karate and self defense.”
“Would highly recommended for anyone on your kiddo learning true karate , focus, dedication and skills for protecting yourself.”
“Over the years, we have watched him grow tremendously — not just in karate, but in confidence, discipline, respect, focus, and perseverance.”
From the reviews
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 Karate in a class all their own.
Our granddaughters have been part of the Gateway Karate family for about 4 years. I say family because that is the atmosphere at this Dojo. Each class member is given individual attention and each parent is engaged with their child's progress.
I grew up going through the Gateway Karate program, and it made me the person I am today! It taught me values and lessons I couldn’t learn anywhere else. I took a break from Karate while attending high school. I was drawn back to the program and found myself with an instructing job!
Sensei Hanson and Senpai Rachel are amazing teachers. They have created a welcoming community where people of all ages and abilities can learn the art of karate and self defense. They practice what they preach in modeling leadership by supporting and challenging students to get to the next level.
Your first Karate class at Dave Hanson's Gateway 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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