(Last updated:  04/17/08) 

                   COMING EVENTS

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:  April 14, 2008 (Monday/Wednesday, 7 pm)
      ...at PV:   April 15, 2008 (Tuesday/Thursday, 8 pm)
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ESTEEMED MASTER TO VISIT KARATE STL  to conduct seminar classes Friday evening & Saturday late morning/early afternoon, June 20-21, 2008 here in St. Louis!  Seminar will be held in the Activities Center building at Pattonville High School.  (Exact times noted on Calendar of Events when determined.)  

The seminar instructor is world renowned Seikichi Iha, Head Master of Shido-kan Shorin-ryu Karate-do, who holds the highest rank of 10th Dan (degree of black belt).  Teacher to Basinger Sensei, Iha Hanshi (master) is president of the Beikoku Shido-kan Karate-do Association and the United States Branch Chief for the Okinawa Shorin-ryu Karate-do Association.  He began training more than 50 years ago, studying in Okinawa with honorable masters Shinpan Gusukuma, and Katsuya Miyahira. 

Students to participate in seminar:  Karate STL adults all ranks, and kids solid yellow belt and above.  All other students are encouraged to come and observe these classes.  Spectators welcome!  This seminar is also open to the public to participate or observe (to participate, minimum age 13 for non-Karate-STL students).  Of course, any members of our affiliated dojos around the globe are always more than welcome at our dojo for seminars, as well as any other time.  See Calendar of Events for complete schedule.  Contact Basinger Sensei for details.

Plan now to attend!  Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from a true master of our defense-oriented style of martial art.  You'll come away with a renewed sense of your present skills and a glimpse of your future potential!
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11^th ANNUAL National Training SeminaR (NTS) 2008..... 
Beikoku Shido-kan Karate-do Association
President:  Seikichi Iha, 10th Dan, Head Master  
Friday-Sunday, July 18-20, 2008, held at
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan USA
Seminar Content and Focus:  There will be a curriculum in place    for ALL ranks (like less formal "training" for the kids in MSU's swimming pool).  Many facets of the martial arts are to be covered.  Sensei Iha will be leading instruction.  Other master teachers in attendance will be . . .
(names noted here when determined)

. . . as well as other high ranking senseis and karate-ka with whom to train who are always tremendously inspiring.  It is an extraordinary opportunity to learn, unite and bond with fellow  karate-ka from across the country and around the world, as well as to celebrate friendships old and new.  Past seminar attendees have come from as far away as Okinawa, Japan, Australia, Israel, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Russia, Austria, Germany, Italy and Canada.  

Among Karate STL adult and youth students who attended past seminars with Sensei Basinger:  George Fortier, Glenda and Bryan Petrofsky, Kristina and Krystal Carpenter, Ameer and Arbaaz Syed, Stephanie Faulkingham, Kevin Queen, Tony Bui, Tom Eberle, Kathy and Benjamin Royer, Nsilo and Nezariah Berry.  An educational, exhilarating and enjoyable trip was reportedly had by all.  (Further seminar details posted here when available.  Contact Sensei Basinger for more information.)  Read about last year's NTS...
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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 seminars...  
     ...at MH:                                          
      Women age 15+, 1-4 pm, Saturday, April 26, 2008
      Youth age 8-14, 1-4 pm, Saturday, May 17, 2008      

"Hands-on" Self-defense Seminar, at Maryland Heights Centre.   Training room on front desk white board. Maryland Heights residents $15, or non-residents $20.  
To enroll call 314.434.1919 or see Pricing.

      ...at PV:
      Women age 15+, 5:30-8:30 pm, (dates posted here when determined)  

"Hands-on" Self-defense Seminar, at Pattonville Learning Center, Room 202.   Pattonville residents $15, or non-residents $20.  
To enroll call 314.434.1919 or see Pricing.

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 on these days, 
but Self-defense Seminars occasionally occur on 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 314.434.1919 to enroll. 

MH -- 6-week 2008 Spring Session III BEGAN:  
Age 7-Adult.......All Ranks .……………………………...Monday 4/14
Age 4-6..……......All Ranks.……………………………....Wednesday 4/16

MH -- 6-week 2008 Spring Session III ENDS:
Age 7-17..........Apprentice*............................Monday 5/19
Age 4-6............All Ranks ...............................Wednesday 5/21
Age 7-17..........Intermediate/Advanced*.........Wednesday 5/21
Age 18+...........All Ranks................................Wednesday 5/21
(No MH karate 5/26 or 5/28.  Following 6-week session begins week of 6/2, and ends week of 7/7.)  

To Enroll at MH:  Call 314.434.1919 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 314.434.1919 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:  Tuesdays & Thursdays at Pattonville Heights Middle School back gym.  Exceptions noted on Calendar of Events.  Call 314.213.8094 to enroll.

PV -- 6-week 2008 Spring Session III BEGAN:  
Age 7-Adult...All Ranks......................................Tuesday 4/15
Age 4-6........All Ranks......................................Thursday 4/17 

PV -- 6-week 2008 Spring Session III ENDS:  
Age 4-6.....All Ranks..........................................Thursday 5/22
Age 7-17...Apprentice* .....................................Tuesday 5/20
Age 7-17...Intermediate* ..................................Thursday 5/22
Age 7-17...Advanced* .......................................Thursday 5/22
Age 18+....All Ranks..........................................Thursday 5/22 
(No PV karate 5/27 or 5/29.  Following 6-week summer session ONLY - held in Gym A at Holman Middle School - begins week of 6/3, and ends week of 7/8.  In September, PV karate returns to Pattonville Heights Middle School where classes will remain throughout the 2008-2009 school year.) 

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