Now in our 18^th year of teaching in the St. Louis area!!

• No Contracts to Sign, No Equipment to Buy

• Internationally Certified Black Belt Instructors

• 6^th Degree Black Belt Head Instructor

• Adult & Youth (starting at age 4) Karate Programs

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

• Two St. Louis Area Training Locations 

• Encouragement, Not Intimidation 

STUDENTS:  Time-sensitive info highlights, cancellations, etc...click here!

Video & photos of visit from Louie, 
NHL St. Louis Blues Hockey mascot, at our Pattonville training location...click here

Video, "Resident People" promotes many of the programs offered by Maryland Heights Parks & Recreation (one of our training locations), including a couple very small pieces about our karate...click here
 

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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 original 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, Shihan 6 ^th Dan
Karate STL Founder & Head Instructor
Dojo Director - State of Missouri Shibu Branch of 
Beikoku Shido-kan Karate-do Association
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