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"Losers 
let things happen...
Winners 
make things
happen."

   Welcome to the St. Louis, Missouri, Shibu Branch of 
Beikoku Shido-kan Karate-do Association

Now in our 15th year of teaching in the St. Louis area!!

  • Adult & Children Karate Programs

  • No Contracts to Sign, No Equipment to Buy

  • Self-Defense Seminars...Our Location or Yours

  • 5th Degree Black Belt Head Instructor

  • Two St. Louis Area Training Locations 

  • Encouragement, Not Intimidation

  • Only Authorized & Certified Missouri Dojo

Students:  Time-sensitive info highlights...click here!

Video and photos of visit from Louie, 
NHL St. Louis Blues Hockey mascot...click here!

We at KARATE STL take great pride in our diligent students, internationally certified dojo (school) and honorable masters, as well as the tradition, philosophy and authenticity of our style of Okinawan karate-do.  We strive to provide an inspiring atmosphere conducive to learning and growing -- physically, mentally and emotionally -- while having FUN!  Our pledge is to continue our pursuit of excellence, to create even higher standards for our dojo, and aspire to represent our martial art in a respectful and exemplary manner.

Thanks for visiting us.

S. A. Basinger, Sensei 5 th Dan
Karate STL Founder & Head Instructor
Director Missouri Shibu Branch of 
Beikoku Shido-kan Karate-do Association
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(Updated: 06/16/09)
                                 Highlights of time-sensitive info:


PV karate training location for 6-week summer session only:  Cafeteria at PV Senior High School (Sep 15 returns to Pattonville Heights Middle School for school year)  

Self-defense seminars:    
     MH:
   Sat, Aug 22 - 1-4p - Women age 15+
             Sat, Oct 3 - 1-4p - Boys/Girls age 8-14             
             Sat, Nov 7 - 1-4p - Women age 15+
      PV:
  Fri, Oct 23 - 5:30-8:30p - Women age 15+

Fri-Sun, Jul 17-192009 National Training Seminar (NTS), Lansing, Michigan.  Enroll before Jun 15 to avoid seminar rate increase.  All Karate STL student ranks ages 7+ invited!  Start planning NOW to attend!

Next 6-week karate sessions begin:
     MH:  Week of Jul 27 - Maryland Heights Centre
     (Like usual, no PV karate during August, but karate will be at
MH during August)
    
PV:  Week of Sep 15 - returns to Pattonville Heights Middle School for school year
     
Fri-Sun, Aug 14-16
2009 Okinawa Karate-do World Tournament, Naha City, Okinawa, Japan - 1st Dan & above to participate

Fri-Sat, Nov 13-14:  Head Master Seikichi Iha, Hanshi 10th Dan, conducts training seminar at Karate STL.  Mark your calendar now! 

FYI: Dojo News page - last updated Apr 8, 2009 (last entry: MH location news & photos)
                                
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Calendar of Events -- other time-sensitive reminders & exceptions... otherwise, karate schedule according to Karate Class Information

Karate & Self-defense Cancellations (due to inclement weather or emergency):
     Pattonville (PV) School District's policy
     Maryland Heights (MH) Centre's policy

(Last updated:  06/16/09)

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PV  -- Pattonville School District location, 314.213.8094 (classes at Pattonville
           Heights Middle School unless noted otherwise)

MH -- City of Maryland Heights location, 314.738.2599 (classes at Maryland Heights
           Centre
unless noted otherwise) 

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Questions or comments?  Contact Sensei S. A. Basinger
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