Kansas City Shotokan Karate Club

About

Affiliated with Shotokan Karate of America (SKA) a nonprofit organization teaching traditional Karate-do since 1955.

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Our aim is to build strength of mind and body with emphasis on self-confidence, willpower, character, and the ability to defend oneself in time of conflict.

Please feel free to drop by any time (see our schedule for the best times). No appointment is necessary.

There is no charge during a reasonable trial period of a week or so. After that you must become a club member in order to practice.

Club dues: $50 per month. All memberships are month to month. There are no contracts.

National dues: $75 for the first year. You must become a member of Shotokan Karate of America (SKA), which costs $75 for the first year. SKA membership entitles you to test for rank, attend special trainings, & (from time to time) to participate in other events. Membership in SKA includes a membership card, the SKA New Member Handbook, a subscription to the SHOTOKAN bi-monthly newsletter, and reciprocity with hundreds of other dojos world-wide.

The Kansas City Shotokan Karate Club dojo features:

+ Started in 1966, we are one of the oldest groups in the Midwest.
+ Winner of SKA's Midwest Dojo of the Year award.
+ Highest caliber instruction.
+ Senior instructors have a minimum of 10 years teaching experience.
+ No experience is necessary. Anyone 16 years of age or older is welcome to join in practices. You may observe or participate (much more fun!).
+ No long-term contracts -- join SKA and pay dojo dues at the first of each month.
+ Approximately 2,800 square feet of natural wood floor suspended on thick rubber shock absorbers, it feels great!
+ Separate men's and women's shower and dressing areas.
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+ Punching bags, maki-wara and Olympic-style Judo mats.
+ Beautiful tea room and library.
+ Free parking in private lot behind building (via Washington Street).