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Kansas City Shotokan Karate Club
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Kansas City, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kc.ska.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 816-421-1110
Hours
| Monday | 5:45–8:15 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5:45–8:15 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11:45 am–2:15 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It offers classes three times a week which train the mind and the body to perform correctly not only in self defense but in life as well.”
Other martial arts here
“In the past few decades there has a been a decline in traditional martial arts with the rise of UFC and other MMA promotions.”
“It offers classes three times a week which train the mind and the body to perform correctly not only in self defense but in life as well.”
What students say
“From the second I walked through the doors I felt welcomed; the interactions with instructors and fellow students were inspiring and humbling.”
“What's more, it is a very welcoming environment where practitioners at all levels may speak freely.”
“Here i found a home where karate is a personal journey, where the emphasis is on building depth of technique as well as strength of character.”
“With most gyms and studios eschewing the values of self-betterment passed down from it’s original teachers in favor of effectiveness in a sports competition setting.”
“Kansas City & greater area is so lucky to have a place to practice karate like Kansas City Shotokan Karate dojo.”
“But if you're looking for real-life skills and, more importantly, supreme mental and physical discipline, I can't imagine a better organization to be a part of.”
From the reviews
There are very few true traditional Karate dojos left anymore. That is why Kansas City Shotokan Karate Club is a gem. A place of spiritual calm in the midst of the city’s bustling Crossroads District.
As soon as you step through the doors to the Dojo, you can't help but feel connected to the rich history of Shotokan Karate, from its inception in Okinawa, it's popularization in Japan, to it's spread to the United States.
Kansas City & greater area is so lucky to have a place to practice karate like Kansas City Shotokan Karate dojo. A great group of loving, caring Karate leaders and community that I have the honor to learn from and practice with in special trainings for more than a decade.
Traditional karate and a non-profit school. You definitely have to earn your rank. Here i found a home where karate is a personal journey, where the emphasis is on building depth of technique as well as strength of character.
Your first Karate class at Kansas City Shotokan Karate Club
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.
