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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.

Program labels come from each dojo's own website and members' reviews; schedules and formats change, so check the dojo's timetable before you go.

Karate for Self-Defense in Kansas City, MO

Hero Martial Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ 122 reviews

6246 N Chatham Ave, Kansas City, MO

Karate dojo Kids & teens Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

Aplomb Martial Arts KC North

4.8 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

10205 N Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Competition team expert instruction from a great senseiwelcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojo

Kansas City Shotokan Karate Club

5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

2026 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated welcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

Aplomb Martial Arts Brookside

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 senseifriendly, respectful dojogreat workout & fitness

Omega Karate Academy

5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

1317 E 12th St, Kansas City, MO

Karate dojo Kids & teens friendly, respectful dojo

Shin Do Ryu Karate

5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1700 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO

Ages 3–16

Karate dojo Kids & teens friendly, respectful dojo

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Karate for Self-Defense in Independence, MO

AKKA Karate Independence

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 senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong kids program

Wilcox Karate Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 156 reviews

2400 S Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team friendly, respectful dojostrong kids programbuilds confidence, discipline & respect

Long's Shotokan Karate Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

US-40, Independence, MO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseiwelcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojo

ActivStars Athletics Midwest

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 senseistrong technique, kata & fundamentalsstrong kids program

WKA Martial Arts

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

Absolute Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 160 reviews

8822 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons welcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

Robinson's Karate Co

4.9 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

8738 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO

Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

Dave Hanson's Gateway Karate

4.8 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

5496 Baumgartner Rd #105, St. Louis, MO

Karate dojo Kids & teens expert instruction from a great senseiwelcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojo

Legends Karate

4.9 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

2374A Schuetz Rd, St. Louis, MO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–16

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojogreat workout & fitness

Premier Martial Arts - St. Louis, MO

5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

503 N Taylor Ave, St. Louis, MO

Karate dojo Kids & teens Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseistrong kids programbuilds confidence, discipline & respect

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Karate for Self-Defense in Springfield, MO

Dunham's Martial Arts Training Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 189 reviews

1500 S Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO

Karate dojo Kids & teens friendly, respectful dojogreat workout & fitnessstrong kids program

Martial Arts USA

4.9 ★★★★★ 88 reviews

4560 S Campbell Ave Ste 132, Springfield, MO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–18

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert instruction from a great senseiwelcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojo

Aaction Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

3213-B S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

Dynamic Edge Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 41 reviews

2768 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO

Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons friendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentalsstrong kids program

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Karate for Self-Defense in Joplin, MO

Prevail Martial Arts

4.6 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

1115 S Illinois Ave Ste 5, Joplin, MO

Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Weapons / kobudo Competition team friendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentalsgreat workout & fitness

The Forge Gym

5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

902 E 4th St #3, Joplin, MO

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert instruction from a great senseistrong technique, kata & fundamentalsbuilds confidence, discipline & respect

Mong Su Dom Tai Chinese Karate

4.7 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

2014 S Main St, Joplin, MO

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Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons friendly, respectful dojostrong kids program

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Karate for Self-Defense in Blue Springs, MO

Guerrero's Shotokan Karate

5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

1607 SW State Rte 7, Blue Springs, MO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–6

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseiwelcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojo

Aplomb Martial Arts Blue Springs

5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

2416 S Hwy 7, Blue Springs, MO

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Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Affiliated friendly, respectful dojo

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Karate for Self-Defense in Columbia, MO

Rifkin Professional Karate Center

5 ★★★★★ 81 reviews

502 Cooper Dr N, Columbia, MO

Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

COMO Karate

5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

701 E Ash St, Columbia, MO

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Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Weapons / kobudo Competition team Affiliated friendly, respectful dojotraditional style & affiliationbuilds confidence, discipline & respect

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Karate for Self-Defense in Chesterfield, MO

Tracy's Karate

4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

136 Chesterfield Towne Center, Chesterfield, MO

Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team friendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentalsgreat workout & fitness

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Karate for Self-Defense in Ellisville, MO

Missouri Karate Association

5 ★★★★★ 108 reviews

15648 Manchester Rd, Ellisville, MO

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Karate for Self-Defense in Grandview, MO

South KC Shotokan Karate

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

Tracy's Karate Studio

5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

10220 Manchester Rd, Kirkwood, MO

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Karate for Self-Defense in Liberty, MO

FastKick Martial Arts Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 74 reviews

106 Forrest Ave, Liberty, MO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–6

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Karate for Self-Defense in Maryland Heights, MO

Gateway Shidokan Karate, LLC

5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

11705 Dorsett Rd Ste 108, Maryland Heights, MO

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Karate for Self-Defense in Neosho, MO

Mong Su Dom Tai Chinese Karate Studios

4.3 ★★★★☆ 11 reviews

10232 Gateway Dr, Neosho, MO

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Karate for Self-Defense in Union, MO

Zane's Karate & More, LLC

5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

314 US-50, Union, MO

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Karate for Self-Defense in Wentzville, MO

American Karate

5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

1456 W Meyer Rd, Wentzville, MO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–12

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