(Updated:  11/07/08) 

                   COMING EVENTS

RECREATION SHOWCASE:  Thursday, December 4, 2008, 
7:00 pm at Maryland Heights Centre.  Our Maryland Heights location student demonstration team will be among the many performers at this exciting event, which is free and open to the public.  Last year our students had a great time displaying various karate techniques and self-defense maneuvers they have learned.  This year should be even more fun!  Karate STL will also have an information booth at the event.

Adult ONGOING karate  classes offered Monday thru Thursday evenings (kids' classes, as well).  For detailed PV & MH current schedule dates see Karate Class Information.  
Next adult 6-week sessions begin...
     ...at MH:  January 12, 2009 (Monday/Wednesday, 7-8 pm)
      ...at PV:   January 13, 2009 (Tuesday/Thursday, 8-9 pm)
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SELF-DEFENSE SEMINARS
For Women or Youth - scheduled through MH or PV

What happens at the seminars?  Instructors show how to use leverage, momentum and vital striking points against an attacker.  Participants practice effective, easy-to-learn blocks and strikes, as well as various other tactics including hold breaks and counter attacks  --  hands-on!  Learn how to fight back, escape and survive in seemingly indefensible situations.    
Note:  Participants need not do anything that feels uncomfortable to them.
Next MH & PV seminars...     

      ...at PV:

     Women age 15+, 5:30-8:30 pm, Friday, November 14, 2008  

"Hands-on" Self-defense Seminar, at Pattonville Learning Center, Room 202.   Pattonville residents $15, or non-residents $20.  Age 55+ is half price.  
To enroll call 314.213.8094 or see Pricing.

     ...at MH:

     Boys/Girls age 8-14, 1-4 pm, Saturday, December 6, 2008

     Women age 15+ (posted here when determined)       

"Hands-on" Self-defense Seminar, at Maryland Heights Centre.  Training room on front desk white board. Maryland Heights residents $17*, or non-residents $22.  
To enroll call 314.738.2599 or see Pricing.
* Maryland Heights classes ONLY: Residents are individuals who reside   within Maryland Heights city limits AND hold a valid Maryland Heights Resident ID card. To obtain an ID card ($5/year), call Maryland Heights Centre at 314.434.1919.

See Self-Defense Seminars page for more about the Women & Youth seminars.
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KARATE CLASS SCHEDULE

  PV -- Pattonville School District
MH -- Maryland Heights Centre
All karate classes ongoing, year-round (except August at PV)

       MONDAYS (MH)

Age 7-17.…Apprentice*…..........5 to 6 pm (Mon. ONLY)         
Age 7-17...Intermediate*.........6 to 7 pm                       
Age 18+....All Ranks................7 to 8 pm                       

TUESDAYS (PV)

Age 7-17...Apprentice*............5 to 6 pm (Tues. ONLY)
Age 7-17...Intermediate*.........6 to 7 pm
Age 7-17...Advanced*..............7 to 8 pm
Age 18+....All Ranks................8 to 9 pm

WEDNESDAYS (MH)

Age 4-6....New Students...........4 to 5 pm (Wed. ONLY)
Age 4-6....All Ranks.................5 to 6 pm (Wed. ONLY)              
Age 7-17...Intermediate*.........6 to 7 pm                             
Age 18+....All Ranks.................7 to 8 pm                              

                                THURSDAYS (PV)
Age 4-6.....All Ranks................5 to 6 pm (Thurs. ONLY)
Age 7-17...Intermediate*.........6 to 7 pm
Age 7-17...Advanced*..............7 to 8 pm
Age 18+....All Ranks................8 to 9 pm

                FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
No karate classes currently offered, but periodic self-defense
                seminars occur on Fridays or Saturdays  

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KARATE CLASS INFORMATION
Current session dates, class cancellation policies, etc. 

Maryland Heights Centre (MH) location:  Mondays & Wednesdays at Maryland Heights Centre.  See front desk white board for training room.  Call 314.738.2599 to enroll. 

MH -- 6-week 2008 Fall Session II BEGAN:  
Age 7-Adult.......All Ranks .……………………………...Monday 10/27
Age 4-6..……......All Ranks.……………………………....Wednesday 10/29

MH -- 6-week 2008 Fall Session II ENDS:
Age 7-17..........Apprentice*............................Monday 12/8
Age 4-6............All Ranks ...............................Wednesday 12/10
Age 7-17..........Intermediate/Advanced*.........Wednesday 12/10
Age 18+...........All Ranks................................Wednesday 12/10
(No MH karate 11/24 & 11/26.  Following 6-week session begins week of 1/12, and ends 2/25/09.)  

To Enroll at MH:  Call 314.738.2599 or see Pricing.

MH Class Cancellations:  If Pattonville schools are closed or dismissed early due to bad weather, MH karate for that evening is automatically cancelled.  (For further cancellation information, see PV Class Cancellations.)  Call Maryland Heights Centre at 314.738.2599 if you wish to verify cancellations.  It will also be noted on Home and Calendar of Events pages, as soon as known.
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Pattonville School District (PV) location:  During school year, karate at Pattonville Heights Middle School back gym.  Exceptions noted on Calendar of Events.  Call 314.213.8094 to enroll.

PV -- 6-week 2008 Fall Session II BEGAN:  
Age 7-Adult...All Ranks......................................Tuesday 10/28
Age 4-6........All Ranks......................................Thursday 10/30

PV -- 6-week 2008 Fall Session II ENDS:  
Age 7-17...Apprentice* .....................................Tuesday 12/9
Age 4-6.....All Ranks..........................................Thursday 12/11
Age 7-17...Intermediate* ..................................Thursday 12/11
Age 7-17...Advanced* .......................................Thursday 12/11
Age 18+....All Ranks..........................................Thursday 12/11
(No PV karate 11/27.  Following 6-week session begins week of 1/13, and ends 2/19/09.) 

To Enroll at PV:  Call 314.213.8094 or see Pricing. 
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PV Class Cancellations:  If Pattonville schools are closed or dismissed early due to inclement weather or emergency, karate or self-defense for that evening is automatically cancelled, but you will NOT be notified.  If ONLY karate or self-defense classes are cancelled, you WILL be notified.  Cancellations will also be noted on Home and Calendar of Events pages, as soon as possible.  

For cancellation information, after approximately 5:30 am:

·        Phone:  PV schools - 314.213.8900 then dial SNOW (7669)

·        Web:    KTVI Channel 2, KMOV Channel 4, KSDK channel 5

·        TV:      KTVI Channel 2, KMOV Channel 4, KSDK Channel 5

·        Radio:   KMOX (1120 am), KTRS (550 am)

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*  Apprentice: White belt thru intermediate yellow belt (white center stripe)
      Intermediate: Age 7-17 Shido-kan solid yellow belt thru purple stripe
      Advanced: Age 7-17 Shido-kan intermediate purple belt & above