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South KC Shotokan Karate
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Grandview, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 5–7) — 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 southkcshotokan.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 816-304-8892
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8:15 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:45 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been going there for several years now and its great to see the progress he's made with instruction from Sensei Eric Banks.”
“His wisdom goes far beyond self-defense.”
“I attend the adult class while my six year old daughter attends the kids class and will move up to the youth class in a few years.”
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“His wisdom goes far beyond self-defense.”
What students say
“He is the most dedicated, passionate, and patient teacher I’ve had in my life.”
“This is a great dojo, and the members are all very friendly and very patient.”
“I attend the adult class while my six year old daughter attends the kids class and will move up to the youth class in a few years.”
From the reviews
A great place to learn Japanese karate! My son has been going there for several years now and its great to see the progress he's made with instruction from Sensei Eric Banks. Eric is a great teacher, he's great with kids and very patient...Rates are reasonable. I just wish i had the time right now to join as well.
Great learning experience. Sensei Banks is very patience but teach you to control your mind as well as your body. Prices are very affordable and you will do things you never thought you could do.
I’ve had the honor of knowing Sensei Banks for 21 years. He is the most dedicated, passionate, and patient teacher I’ve had in my life. He’s nurtured a welcoming and supportive community from all walks of life. His wisdom goes far beyond self-defense.
This is a great dojo, and the members are all very friendly and very patient. Its small, with small class sizes, which allows for more personalized training opportunities. The instructor is no different, leading us all with compassion and understanding. very intelligent and high ranking.
Your first Karate class at South KC 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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