First let me say that my boys have been students here for many years. One longer than the other…read more Depending on how young your kid starts, they could end up in the Tigers class for younger students. This is where my oldest started. That program teaches them the foundation at a young age. Then each testing cycle, they get a new color belt until they graduate from the Tigers class. Next is the Beginners class. This is where she appropriate kids or adults start. You train and practice until you get your next color belts to move to the Advanced class. Then so on until you get too the Black Belt class where you train to become a Black Belt. Each class can become harder so you'll have to train hard to get your next color belt. They have classes Monday - Thursday and Saturday. You can pick any time you wish to train as long as you are consistent with the amount if days you train per week (at least 2-3, not including practice at home). They have a receptionist that is very pleasant and informative. They have so been nice but currently Mrs. Ring is the best yet! She helps get your registered, fitting for uniforms, gear and anything you need assistance with off the mat. The instructors are pretty awesome too. The reason why I moved my youngest from MMA to taekwondo was because of the structure. I feel they hold a tight ship here and set expectations for their students. They will teach you and guide you especially if they see you need assistance but you can also ask the instructor or assistant trainers for guidance as well. They offer 1x1 training for a fee outside of class training as well. Now the price.... I think just like any sport, its expensive. You need a uniform and as their rank goes up, those uniforms are costly, lol. They will offer discounts during certain times of the year but it's still expensive. They have to get the right weapons ATA approved (meaning ATA weapons) which they use different one each cycle. The good thing is they rotate so once you have all weapons ( I think only 4 are used in the classes before Black Belt), you'll be fine for a while. You also have to pay once you advance for each color belt. So yes, it can be expensive. However, as I see my kids randomly doing jump spin and sidekicks around the house, I know this embedded in their lifestyle. ATA Chesterfield has a FB group for you to stay up to date and they'll send you text reminders and emails too. Definitely worth having your kids try it out. If you do, they usually have a trial offer for new students. Huge kudos to instructors Mr. David, Mrs. Bhavikatti and Master Shank!! Oh, the parking can be tricky. While it's a huge parking lot, it is shared with a dance studio, a performance athletic building, Bounce U and Goodwill. So it can get crowded at times.

We have been a member at this ATA location with Master Shank beginning in 2012. We enrolled my…read morechild with slight neurological and sensory issues and the benefits were obvious. We now have 4 family members actively participating, kids and adults. We have had multiple friends join or even switch to this specific location because how well it is managed. The climate emphasizes encouragement which forms great friendship bonds with both children and adults. My kids can't wait for class to see their ATA friends. My wife became friends with other adults and has provided transport for their kids when needed. The classes are large here but the location is huge. They are therefore able to have classes with more similar ability students together unlike other small studios that everybody is lumped together. They also have up to 4 additional instructors per class constantly assisting students as opposed to just one teacher. Friends of ours that belonged to a different karate studio with just one teacher per class complained that their 10 year old child who was more experienced had to constantly help instruct the brand new students next to him during class and was no longer enjoying himself. They joined ATA and are actually having fun We obviously feel strongly that this endeavor is money well spent and will continue this along with other kids activities.

Sean-sensei's the real deal! I've already had more than 5-years of Karate before stepping into his…read moredojo, but he STILL taught me many things that I don't know. Well worth it!

We have been associated with Missouri Karate Association (MKA) for over 5 years when our son…read morestarted training under the Power Brothers. It has been the best decision we ever made! Our son now competes on their Elite Competition Team, has had the opportunity to travel all over the US and train under the best there is in Shotokan including Sensei Avi Rokah and Sensei Toru Shimoji. He has made life long friends who are more like family! He has had the opportunity travel the country to compete and continue to learn! All of this because of the passion and dedication of the Power brothers and the spirit of MKA! If you are looking to learn martial arts and the true meaning and mind set of karate and not a belt factory or pressured into contracts etc. MKA is by far the best in St. Louis!

My daughters have been students for nearly 5 years and we are so proud of their growth and…read moreincreased confidence. The staff teach the kids accountability and personal responsibility as well as Taekwondo skills. Highest recommendation possible for Rise!

I have been going to Rise for 12 years started when I was 55 this place is a a Godsend I have…read moredeveloped more strength and balance at 67 than I had in my life .Master Lee and all of instructors are amazing I highly recommend this place for young and old very family oriented

If you want to learn the spirit and the ART in martial art - go here - I looked around for my son -…read moreI'm very particular - I would never look back - go here

The one bad review here from Ryan R. is a joke. Anyone who knows anything at all about St louis…read moreKarate knows Tracys is the BEST . That bad review sounds like a troll to me.

My son has alway struggled with finding his sport or activity - until he starting taking karate…read morelessons at Tracy's West. Starting something new can be intimidating, but with one-to-one training, there were no other students to "judge" the "new kid in class". However, if we want the group atmosphere, we can attend group classes too --- and we will most likely do that after he learns the ropes. So thankful we discovered Tracy's Karate. We are looking forward to spending many years at the studio!!!

A great group of experienced martial artists teaching traditional taekwondo. Each of the…read moreinstructors brings a different background and experience to the table leading to a well-rounded, collaborative approach where the winners are the students. Love this place & so do my kids!

My kids love training here. The instructors come from different backgrounds. They blend well…read moretogether to teach a great traditional taekwondo class and train the competition team in the techniques they need to succeed.

Energized, inspiring instructors make this studio fun and your kids learn so much!…read moreI would recommend this to anyone in the area looking to learn and grow their karate skills. Keep it up team 3T!

My 3-yr old loves, loves, loves his karate classes with Senpai Green. I highly recommend this whole…read moreschool- especially for little kiddos. The whole staff are friendly, flexible, understanding about conflicts and accommodating when rescheduling. I'm only sorry we didn't find them sooner.

This is a true martial arts academy. Under this roof Eskrima, Tae Kwon Do, and Judo are taught. I…read moreparticipated in a Serrada Eskrima class. The class was taught by an instructor who was very knowledgeable on his system, as well as other styles of Eskrima. He was also passionate about his art and had high standards, pushing his students to constantly improve. There was much to learn in the class and just as much fun to participate. I also took the Judo course later in the evening. It was a good class with senior members of the dojo actively participating and engaging with me. This class focused on groundwork which was challenging but still a lot of fun. Overall it was a fun and knowledgeable visit and would recommend this academy to fellow martial artists.