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Family Force Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Jefferson City, Missouri

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Hours

Monday 10 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 10 am–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Family Force Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 6 mentions

“I love that they incorporate the parents into some of the training as it makes the class even more fun for the kids.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Family Force Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo 2 mentions

“Family Force is an incredible environment for our family to learn and master Taekwondo.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 7 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 9 mentions

“Family Force Martial Arts of Jefferson City is the place to go if you want to get yourself or child into martial arts.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Its not expensive but not cheap either.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 2 mentions

“She continues to learn respect and responsibility and has made some really good friends.”

From the reviews

Family Force Martial Arts of Jefferson City is the place to go if you want to get yourself or child into martial arts. It’s a joy to watch Chief Master Edwards work with his class. You can tell he truly cares for the students and lives for Taekwondo.

★★★★★ — Craig, Feb 2025

I highly recommend Family Force Martial Arts of Jefferson City. My only regret is not signing my son up sooner. Don’t hesitate and call them today! Master Edwards and Mrs. Suzanne are excellent to work with. The staff is amazing and great with the students.

★★★★★ — Cassie, Dec 2022

Family Force is an incredible environment for our family to learn and master Taekwondo. Senior Master Edwards, Ms. Suzanne and the staff are amazing and put the students first above anything else! We are so lucky to have the opportunity to learn Martial Arts in such a great place.

★★★★★ — Mellisa, Dec 2022

I highly recommend Family Force. They provide a wonderful program for our 3 kids and a positive environment for all students. The structure and life skills are great tools as well.

★★★★★ — Rebecca, Nov 2020

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Your first Karate class at Family Force 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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Family Force Martial Arts

Capitol Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr Spc 410, Jefferson City, MO65109

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