Kansas City Shotokan Karate Club

Kansas City Shotokan Karate Club Affiliated with Shotokan Karate of America (SKA) a nonprofit organization teaching traditional Karate-do since 1955. No appointment is necessary.

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). 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 membe

rships 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. bullet
+ Punching bags, maki-wara and Olympic-style Judo mats.
+ Beautiful tea room and library.
+ Free parking in private lot behind building (via Washington Street).

Last night’s group
08/25/2026

Last night’s group

Thirteen in the dojo plus six on Zoom (not pictured) at tonight’s practice - big group and intense practice!!
07/21/2026

Thirteen in the dojo plus six on Zoom (not pictured) at tonight’s practice - big group and intense practice!!

My 75th birthday today! Thanks to everyone (17 of us) for trying their best and to Mike Kostroske for bringing after-pra...
06/19/2026

My 75th birthday today! Thanks to everyone (17 of us) for trying their best and to Mike Kostroske for bringing after-practice goodies!

Monday practice group
06/17/2026

Monday practice group

Members of KC Dojo at Midwest Summer Special Training led by KC sandan Takamasa Morita - this strong group pushed themse...
06/08/2026

Members of KC Dojo at Midwest Summer Special Training led by KC sandan Takamasa Morita - this strong group pushed themselves so very hard!!

April 25 KC Dojo Kyu test. Five members passed (plus a sixth who tested Monday)
04/28/2026

April 25 KC Dojo Kyu test. Five members passed (plus a sixth who tested Monday)

April 18-19 five KC members visited Indianapolis Shotokan Karate for kumite!
04/28/2026

April 18-19 five KC members visited Indianapolis Shotokan Karate for kumite!

Last night's practice focused on renzokuwaza (combinations) and kata.
04/07/2026

Last night's practice focused on renzokuwaza (combinations) and kata.

After Thursday, April 2 practice - such a great group!
04/04/2026

After Thursday, April 2 practice - such a great group!

Address

2026 Broadway Boulevard
Kansas City, MO
64108

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm

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