Great group of people studying a traditional, non-commercialized martial art. Instructor is very…read moreknowledgeable and patient. You won't find a better martial art style or group of people around. Highly recommended.

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!

This is an amazing karate school! My children receive the best instruction here. The instructors…read moreare very patient with young children. Don't hesitate to try a class, there is no fee to come check one out!

Awesome karate school. This school laid the foundation for success in my life! Everyone from…read moreinstructors to students are welcoming and really know what they're talking about.

My son goes here and he loves the place it teaches they so much and the teacher are some of the…read morenicest people ever they never yell except for when they need to and classes are only 45-1 hour long this place is just magnificent.

From the owner: Premier Martial Arts Cottleville MO offers a blend of karate, kickboxing, self-defense, and krav…read moremaga in our martial arts classes. Our certified, professional instructors are trained in modern teaching techniques to help all our students find focus, confidence, and discipline. We are proud to serve the St. Peters community and surrounding areas with our adult and children's martial arts programs. We help you tap into the power of martial arts to challenge your mind and body. Our students see the positive impacts of martial arts training in their leadership abilities and character development, as well as physical and mental health. Contact us to sign up for an introductory lesson and start your martial arts journey today!

SUPER WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE. In the best way got you right into the class with sufficient support…read more Best gender split I've seen (read: there were multiple women in the beginner class, male and female instructor). A pricier option than some of my prior gyms in would be my only negative comment.

Our 5yo son started about a month ago at Fusion and he! is! hooked! (us too!) Everything from the…read morecommunication from Fusion to the instructors excitement and respect towards him to the motivators they utilize to assist him in progressing forward have truly been awesome. Most importantly, we have noticed our little man taking on more responsibilities for himself around school and our home (little things that go a long way like getting himself ready in the morning, helping and playing nicely and exerting patience with his younger siblings, and a little more apt to do things when asked without fuss) since he began his karate journey with Fusion! I would definitely recommend them to for anyone interested! :)

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!!!

From the owner: The difference at Tracy's is Private AND Group instruction at "group-only" rates taught from…read moreprofessionally trained & certified full-time instructors. Tracy's Karate understands what makes every student unique and why our proven, personalized approach is superior to traditional group training. Group training is a flawed and outdated system. It expects every student to learn in the same way at the same rate on the same schedule. Whether you are interested in Self-Defense, Competition or Heath & Fitness, at Tracy's Karate... At Tracy's Karate, you truly do "Train with the Best". Our instructors have award winning & internationally recognized competition experience. You will inherently attain a higher level of athleticism.

I can't say enough great things about Gracie Barra O'Fallon. From day one, the instructors and…read morestudents were welcoming, supportive, and professional. The coaches are extremely knowledgeable and do an amazing job working with all skill levels -- whether you're a complete beginner or experienced in martial arts. The atmosphere is positive, motivating, and family-oriented. Classes are well structured, challenging, and fun, and you can tell the instructors genuinely care about helping everyone improve both on and off the mats. The facility is clean, organized, and creates a great environment to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, self-defense, discipline, and confidence. Highly recommend Gracie Barra O'Fallon to anyone looking for high-quality martial arts training in the area!-Ashley

We have had an incredible experience bringing our 8 year old to Gracie Barra O'Fallon. The…read moreinstructors teach values, skills, decision making and confidence that translate far beyond the mats. We highly recommend this location for boys and girls of all ages looking for a positive environment with great role models and a fun application of martial arts.

HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! The coaches are WELL above the level that you would expect, they…read moretruly care about their students!!! No matter what level you want you or your child to get to I HIGHLY recommend you give them a shot you will not be disappointed.

From the owner: USA Karate Clubs, serving O'Fallon, IL and surrounding areas, has been in operation since 1991…read more Over the past twenty-plus years our club has evolved and balanced changes in the industry, our artistic expectations, and needs of our clients. Martial artists require speed, strength, endurance, agility, distance, timing, technical knowledge, experience, tactics, and strategy. We model and develop these attributes in a supportive, athletic environment. We present a wide variety of skills and drills. Those skills include: Striking Kicking Throwing Grappling Submissions We also adhere to authentic Shitoryu Kata and Bunkai practice. We also expect our members to conduct themselves with decorum in and out of the dojo. We provide the environment, the information, and the opportunity to gain experience. You have to meet us halfway. That means attending practices regularly, paying attention to the lesson, and giving your best effort during practices. This is required of 5 year old beginners, advanced players, and masters. Anything worth doing well requires some personal discipline and sacrifice. Book your appointment today

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.