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Kyokushin Karate STL
Zen Budo - Mizukagami Dojo (Kyokushin-kan)
Full-contact Kyokushin Karate in St. Louis County.
Zen Budo Mizukagami Dojo is a veteran-owned dojo and a proud member of Kyokushin-kan International, led by Kaicho Hatsuo Royama. Our chief instructor, Sensei Sophia Miyamoto (4th Dan), is a U.S. Army veteran and former St. Louis County police officer.
We teach kihon (basics), kata (forms), and kumite (sparring), along with practical self-defense and hard conditioning. Teens and adults of all levels are welcome, including complete beginners.
CLASSES
Mon & Wed, 6:00-7:30pm: St. Ann
Saturday, 2:00-3:30pm: South City
Month-to-month. No contracts. No enrollment fees.
10443 Breckenridge Rd, St. Ann, MO 63074
I can't recommend this dojo or Sensei enough!
First, everyone is very kind. I have met so many amazing people here. We are all family to each other.
Second, Sensei is extremely knowledgeable in multiple fields, not just karate. She brings her experience from kickboxing into the lessons so we have very in depth lessons that help in all areas of karate.
Third, the dojo is great. It's very spacious, so we have plenty of area to move around in. I love the multiple punching bags as well. It's great being able to use them.
Fourth, I love this style of karate. The katas are very beautiful and I particularly like this style of fighting.
I would recommend everyone to come here.
Great place! I love and look forward to improving skills at the dojo and outside of the dojo. Learning Kyokushin has helped me with PTSD as a coping mechanism.
Full contact karate isn't well known in the area. That being said, Mizukagami Dojo is the place to learn more about it. Sophia Sensei is a knowledgeable and skilled instructor! She has a wide variety of experience, and will help you with your goals, be it getting back into shape or learning to defend yourself.
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