Missouri Taekwondo Institute

08/20/2026

For our 5th SEMO Martial Arts Championships, we are offering this limited-edition Hoshin Self Defense beanie! Featuring a sleek, classic black knit design with a thick folded cuff. The front of the cuff showcases custom embroidery with the core principles of the practice: "SELF CONTROL" and "SELF DEFENSE" stitched in a bold gold script, flanking the prominent, centered "HOSHIN" logo in a sharp, dynamic white font.

🔥 Pre-order yours today for only $20!
📦 How to Order:
Deadline: Secure yours by September 20th
Location: Available for pre-order at your local MTI Campus

08/15/2026

Wow, what an incredible morning of testing for our next belt ranks at the Missouri Taekwondo Institute! I am so proud of everyone who stepped up to demonstrate their skills and dedication. The effort and focus shown today were inspiring, proving that all your hard work is paying off. Congratulations again to all who tested!

08/10/2026

Hello MTI Family,

We’re excited to announce the upcoming SEMO Martial Arts Championships on September 26 at the Cape Girardeau Sportsplex!

This event is open to students of all ages and ranks, including beginner divisions, which makes it a great opportunity for everyone to participate, gain experience, and have fun. Whether this is your first tournament or you’ve competed before, we encourage all eligible students to be part of this special day.

Tournaments are a wonderful way for students to build confidence, sharpen their skills, and strengthen their martial arts spirit. Just as importantly, they create great memories and bring our school community together. Beginner divisions are available, so this is a great first tournament for new students and advanced belts alike!

More event details, including schedule, divisions, registration information, and preparation expectations, will be shared soon. If you have questions in the meantime, please reach out to our staff.

We hope to see a big showing from our school at the SEMO Martial Arts Championships. Let’s represent with great attitude, strong effort, and excellent sportsmanship.

Thank You,
Nick Slinkard, 5th Dan
Missouri Taekwondo Institute

07/25/2026

Master Slinkard breaking in Scotland at the 49th Drumtochty Highland Games during the CTI Black Belt Team World Tour 2K26!

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from Missouri Taekwondo Institute!

Today we celebrate the values that make this community great — courage, perseverance, and the willingness to stand up for what matters.

Those same values are what we build every class, every belt test, and every breakthrough moment on the mat.

From our MTI family to yours — have a wonderful 4th of July! 🎆