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Missouri Karate Association
5 ★★★★★ 108 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Ellisville, Missouri
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 — 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mokarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (636) 675-3956
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My two kids have been attending Missouri Karate Association for the past three years, and it has been an incredibly positive experience for our family.”
“Coaches are really good and well structured steps from beginner to advance level.”
“I've learned self-defense skills and have grown more confident in my abilities.”
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“I've learned self-defense skills and have grown more confident in my abilities.”
What students say
“Led by Sensei Sean and Sensei Barry, I have had the privilege of learning from some of the best teachers in the martial arts community.”
“The classes are both challenging and rewarding, and I highly recommend it to anyone—of any age or skill level—looking for authentic martial arts and a welcoming place to train!”
“My two kids have been attending Missouri Karate Association for the past three years, and it has been an incredibly positive experience for our family.”
“The Sensei are not only highly skilled in karate, but also incredibly patient, encouraging, and great with kids.”
“I like to do my research and as a parent, I was looking for a good dojo that was authentic to its martial arts and Missouri Karate Association (MKA) was it.”
“They teach discipline, focus, and respect in a way that really connects with young students, while still keeping classes fun and engaging.”
From the reviews
I've been training at this dojo for about 10 years now, and at just 16 years old, I can confidently say that it has been a transformative experience. Led by Sensei Sean and Sensei Barry, I have had the privilege of learning from some of the best teachers in the martial arts community.
I recently joined MKA in Ballwin. I didn't know what to expect when I first stepped foot in the dojo. I was immediately greeted warmly by instructor Sensei Sean, who invited me to return for a trial class. Having come from a different dojo earlier in life, I wasn't sure I would fit in.
My 9-year-old son has been training here for the past 3 years, and the experience has been absolutely amazing. The Sensei are not only highly skilled in karate, but also incredibly patient, encouraging, and great with kids.
My two kids have been attending Missouri Karate Association for the past three years, and it has been an incredibly positive experience for our family. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about the growth and development of each student.
New to Karate? Start at Missouri Karate Association
Missouri Karate Association comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Missouri Karate Association
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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