Classes

CLASSES, SCHEDULES, ETC.

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Private Self-defense
Group or Individual | Indoor or Outdoor

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Required: Notify Basinger Sensei day before class at latest, to attend OR cancel.

Masks optional.
Wash hands upon arrival.

See Current Karate Schedule

Changes/cancellations - Urgent Info ASAP.

Required: Notify Basinger Sensei day before class at latest, to attend OR cancel.

See Current Karate Schedule

Above scheduled classes may become virtual if arranged beforehand...Contact Sensei

Changes/cancellations - Urgent Info ASAP

By appointment
Private class maximum: 1 or 2 students per class

No Contracts!
Discounted during pandemic (through December 2022).
Contact Basinger Sensei for discounted pricing or further info.

Note: Class fees increase January 1, 2023.

Fee Fee Rd &
Alan Shepard Dr,
(.8 mile north of Dorsett Rd),
Maryland Heights, Missouri 63043
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Contact Sensei Basinger for unique guidelines during pandemic.

Sharon Basinger, Sensei
Kyoshi 7th Dan,
Certified Instructor
Shibu Dojo Owner/Director

Plain white uniform (gi) in class, with Shidokan patch (required for promotion), available for purchase at first class.
For safety, pant legs must not reach the floor or ground.
Must remove shoes and socks (when indoors).
Remove ALL jewelry (or leave at home).

Other times/days possibly available, and schedule may change without notice...
check back here often or contact Basinger Sensei.

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SELF-DEFENSE

SELF-DEFENSE INSTRUCTION:

Women, Men, Youth
Group or Individual
Indoor Self-defense (and Karate) Lessons include training on heavily padded floor, and with 100 lb hanging heavy bag and regulation makiwara.

PRICING | HOW TO SCHEDULE A CLASS:

Discounted during pandemic (through December 2022)
Contact Basinger Sensei for pricing and further info.

TRAINING LOCATION:

Fee Fee Rd & Alan Shepard Dr
(.8 mile north of Dorsett Rd),
Maryland Heights, Missouri 63043
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SPECTATORS (ALL ages):

Contact Basinger Sensei for unique guidelines during pandemic. self-defense

TEACHER:

Sharon Basinger, Sensei
Kyoshi 7th Dan,
Certified Instructor
Shibu Dojo Owner/Director

WHAT TO WEAR:

Long pants & smooth long-sleeved shirt - sweats are ideal.
For safety, pant legs must not reach the floor or ground.
Must remove shoes and socks (when indoors).

Remove ALL jewelry or leave at home.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

(Karate and Self-defense)

Cancellations posted in Urgent Info as soon as determined. Check Here for future no-class dates. Karate STL classes do NOT automatically cancel when any public, parochial or private schools close.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Recent Karate STL Dan Rank Promotions

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Basinger Home Dojo Now Open
Basinger Sensei currently offers classes
at her Karate STL home dojo.
In mid 2020, after 25 years she retired from Pattonville School District,
BUT NOT from teaching!
Therefore, she no longer teaches the
classes ONLY offered through Pattonville.
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Adults age 15+	All Shidokan Ranks	Tuesdays - Arrive 5-10 minutes early 4 to 5 pm *
Youth age 7-14	Youth Shidokan Yellow Belt Ranks & above	Tuesdays - Arrive 5-10 minutes early 5:15 to 6:15 pm *
Adults age 15+	Shidokan Black Belt Ranks	Wednesdays - Arrive 5-10 minutes early 7:30 to 8:30 pm*
Adults age 15+	All Shidokan Ranks	Thursdays - Arrive 5-10 minutes early 6:30 to 7:30 pm *
All ages	All Shidokan Ranks	(Alternate) Virtual group or private karate: ...if arranged beforehand