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Tracy's Karate Studio

5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Kirkwood, Missouri

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Weapons / kobudo

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 — 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
  • Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule tracys.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 314-821-0555

Hours

Monday 12–9 pm
Tuesday 12–9 pm
Wednesday 12–9 pm
Thursday 12–9 pm
Friday 12–7 pm
Saturday 10 am–4 pm
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 Tracy's Karate Studio, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 4 mentions

“If your looking for a place to teach your kids self defense as well as self respect the private lessons they offer are amazing.”

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🥊 Kumite / Sparring 2 mentions

“From sparring to techniques, they guided me through learning in such an effective, patient, and kind way.”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

“My sons have become more confident and each has had the opportunity to gain more knowledge in the areas that interest them the most (sparing and weapons training).”

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💪 Women's Karate

“As a woman, I have also been interested in self-defense and I stumbled upon this place on Groupon.”

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👤 Private Lessons 3 mentions

“The methods they use to teach are tried and true utilizing private lessons so the techniques can be be taught based on each individual’s needs.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“If you are looking for a place to learn self defense Tracy's has great trainers, a great atmosphere, and I definitely recommend them highly.”

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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 Tracy's Karate Studio — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“If you are looking for a place to learn self defense Tracy's has great trainers, a great atmosphere, and I definitely recommend them highly.”

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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 21 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“They each have an amazing instructors that teaches them the art of Kempo Karate and the importance of how and when to use the skills they learn.”

friendly, respectful dojo 6 mentions

“Incredibly friendly instructors, informative group classes, and no bias on skill level make this THE karate studio if you've been looking into it.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“The methods they use to teach are tried and true utilizing private lessons so the techniques can be be taught based on each individual’s needs.”

traditional style & affiliation 2 mentions

“They each have an amazing instructors that teaches them the art of Kempo Karate and the importance of how and when to use the skills they learn.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 4 mentions

“If your looking for a place to teach your kids self defense as well as self respect the private lessons they offer are amazing.”

From the reviews

For the best nine years of my life of being a student at this dojo, Tracy's truly deserves more stars than google will let me provide. I can't even begin to put into words how much this dojo means to me, and the impact it had on my life. Tracy's has taught me so, so much.

★★★★★ — Reagan, Jul 2023

I would give Tracy’s Karate 10 stars if I could! They have it all as a martial arts school. The self defense system they teach is effective, practical, and no nonsense. The methods they use to teach are tried and true utilizing private lessons so the techniques can be be taught based on each individual’s needs.

★★★★★ — Mark, Sep 2021

My sons have been going to group and private lesson at Tracy’s since Feb 2018 (now grades 5th and 8th grade). They each have an amazing instructors that teaches them the art of Kempo Karate and the importance of how and when to use the skills they learn.

★★★★★ — Kate, Jul 2021

Learning Martial arts at Tracy's has been a really great experience for me. I get along great with my instructor, and I have become much more confident in my ability to defend myself in any situation. In general taking lessons at tracy's has improved my overall self esteem & my confidence.

★★★★★ — Samuel, May 2012

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Your first Karate class at Tracy's Karate Studio

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 Tracy's Karate Studio

10220 Manchester Rd, Kirkwood, MO63122

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