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Karate for Self-Defense in Missouri Missouri has 36 dojos offering karate for self-defense in this directory, across 16 cities — Kansas City, Independence, St. Louis, Springfield and 12 more. Dojos are grouped by city below and ranked by local reputation (rating weighted by review count) — each listing shows the programs it runs and what members say, so you know what a class is like before you book.
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Karate for Self-Defense in Kansas City, MO 4.8 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
6246 N Chatham Ave, Kansas City, MO
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4.8 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
10205 N Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO
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Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Competition team expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
2026 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO
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5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
209 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO
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Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Weapons / kobudo expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo great workout & fitness
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
1317 E 12th St, Kansas City, MO
Karate dojo Kids & teens friendly, respectful dojo
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1700 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO
Ages 3–16
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Karate for Self-Defense in Independence, MO 4.9 ★★★★★ 314 reviews
4420 S Noland Rd Ste b, Independence, MO
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Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program
4.9 ★★★★★ 156 reviews
2400 S Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO
Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program builds confidence, discipline & respect
4.9 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
US-40, Independence, MO
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Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
4.9 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
13665 E 42nd Terrace S A, Independence, MO
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert instruction from a great sensei strong technique, kata & fundamentals strong kids program
5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
2400 S Lee's Summit Rd Ste 120-130, Independence, MO
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Karate for Self-Defense in St. Louis, MO 5 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
8822 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO
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Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals
4.9 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
8738 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO
Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals
4.8 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
5496 Baumgartner Rd #105, St. Louis, MO
Karate dojo Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
2374A Schuetz Rd, St. Louis, MO
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Ages 3–16
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo great workout & fitness
5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
503 N Taylor Ave, St. Louis, MO
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Karate for Self-Defense in Springfield, MO 4.9 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
1500 S Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO
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4.9 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
4560 S Campbell Ave Ste 132, Springfield, MO
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Ages 4–18
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
3213-B S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals
4.9 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
2768 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO
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Karate for Self-Defense in Joplin, MO 4.6 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
1115 S Illinois Ave Ste 5, Joplin, MO
Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Weapons / kobudo Competition team friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals great workout & fitness
5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
902 E 4th St #3, Joplin, MO
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert instruction from a great sensei strong technique, kata & fundamentals builds confidence, discipline & respect
4.7 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
2014 S Main St, Joplin, MO
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Karate for Self-Defense in Blue Springs, MO New 5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
1607 SW State Rte 7, Blue Springs, MO
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Ages 4–6
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
2416 S Hwy 7, Blue Springs, MO
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Karate for Self-Defense in Columbia, MO 5 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
502 Cooper Dr N, Columbia, MO
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5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
701 E Ash St, Columbia, MO
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Karate for Self-Defense in Chesterfield, MO 4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
136 Chesterfield Towne Center, Chesterfield, MO
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Karate for Self-Defense in Ellisville, MO 5 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
15648 Manchester Rd, Ellisville, MO
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Karate for Self-Defense in Grandview, MO 5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
12930 13th St, Grandview, MO
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Ages 5–7
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Karate for Self-Defense in Kirkwood, MO 5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
10220 Manchester Rd, Kirkwood, MO
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Karate for Self-Defense in Liberty, MO 4.7 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
106 Forrest Ave, Liberty, MO
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Ages 3–6
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Karate for Self-Defense in Maryland Heights, MO 5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
11705 Dorsett Rd Ste 108, Maryland Heights, MO
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Karate for Self-Defense in Neosho, MO 4.3 ★★★★☆ 11 reviews
10232 Gateway Dr, Neosho, MO
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Karate for Self-Defense in Wentzville, MO 5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
1456 W Meyer Rd, Wentzville, MO
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Ages 4–12
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Weapons / kobudo Competition team friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals builds confidence, discipline & respect
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