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Guerrero's Shotokan Karate
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Blue Springs, Missouri
Part of Shotokan Karate (JKA)
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
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 4–6) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule guerrerosshotokankarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (816) 224-4447
Hours
| Monday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–6 PM |
| Friday | 9–10 AM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The senseis and the instructors are patient, encouraging, and do a great job balancing discipline with making learning enjoyable for the kids.”
“Skills such as learning kata also translate to confidence in school.”
“My son studied martial arts with Senseis Roberto and Julie from age 9 until he graduated high school.”
“The Senseis teach you how to protect yourself and loved ones at the highest level with the most current and ancient techniques!”
“Martial Arts is great for all ages and all levels of fitness.”
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“They are also great with women who want to learn practical self-defense skills and feel more confident and empowered.”
What students say
“Great dojo, the sensei were very helpful and knowledgeable, and the other participants were welcoming and respectful.”
“The environment is welcoming, and it’s clear the instructors genuinely care about helping each student improve at their own pace.”
“Guerrero's Shotokan Karate School has an incredibly friendly and family-oriented atmosphere, deeply rooted in traditional martial arts.”
“In addition, the curriculum incorporates various techniques from different martial arts styles, providing a well-rounded learning experience.”
“I advanced from sitting on the sidelines to learning with my children to gaining confidence as I also learned technique.”
“Guerrero's Shotokan Karate School has an incredibly friendly and family-oriented atmosphere, deeply rooted in traditional martial arts.”
From the reviews
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 instructors are patient, encouraging, and do a great job balancing discipline with making learning enjoyable for the kids.
Guerrero's Shotokan Karate School has an incredibly friendly and family-oriented atmosphere, deeply rooted in traditional martial arts. The instructors create a welcoming environment, and students genuinely enjoy their time there.
Great place for all ages to learn discipline, gain confidence, as well as learning how to defend themselves. One of the best signs of good instructors is the number of older students who return to help out and to share what they have learned with the current students.
My kids have been attending for quite a few years now and they absolutely love it! They emphasize leadership, responsibility, and building strong character. My kids have grown substantially in their self confidence since starting. Can't say enough good things!
New to Karate? Start at Guerrero's Shotokan Karate
Guerrero's Shotokan 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 Guerrero's Shotokan 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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