Honesty in the heart, knowledge in the mind, strength in the body.
We are Kansas City’s first martial arts school, with nearly 50 years of practice under our belt. Situated in the historic Westport district, we pride ourselves in empowering students at all experience levels with our values of honesty, courtesy, respect and discipline.
Kenpo Karate
Discipline. Confidence. Respect. Focus. Clarity. Stress Management. Emotional Balance. Strength. Flexibility. Endurance. Coordination. Reflexes.
We are the longest running Kenpo Karate School in KC, with programs both for adults and kids. Learn self-defense and meditation through martial arts training and philosophy.
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Little Dragons
Confidence. Respect for others. Discipline Focus, Listening skills, and Following instructions. Strength, Coordination, Flexibility
Our Little Dragons program is perfect for introducing your young child to martial arts! Classes are active, engaging, and provide a structured environment for your child to learn basic karate curriculum and quality life skills.
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Tai Chi Chi Kung
Discipline. Confidence. Respect. Focus. Clarity. Stress Management. Emotional Balance. Strength. Flexibility. Endurance. Coordination. Reflexes.
Tai Chi Chi Kung is an art that you can learn at any age and practice for the rest of your life! Our program is an integrative study of Meditation, Energy balance, Body systems of healing, and Martial Knowledge.
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Workshops & Birthday Parties
Plan a Karate birthday party with us for your child or for yourself. Fitness, culture, and fun all rolled into one for a party with a punch!
Want to plan a private Self-defense or Tai Chi workshop for your friends or your business? We offer a variety of workshops for ALL ages in Self-defense, Tai Chi, and meditation.
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Honesty
Courtesy
Respect
Discipline
Events
Take a look at our entire calendar year!
January 24:
Belt Evaluation, 7pm
January 26:
Belt Graduation, 12:30pm
February 1-28:
Sale -- Everything Red is 15% Off
February 1:
Theoretical Class, 11am
February 2:
Instructor Class, 3:30pm-6pm
February 7:
5th Annual Chinese New Year Party, 6pm-8pm
February 21:
Belt Evaluation, 7pm
February 23:
Belt Graduation, 12:30pm
Pizza Party @ AKKA Independence, 6pm
March 1-31:
March Madness Sale -- Everything 20% Off
March 1:
Theoretical Class, 11am
March 15-16:
School Closed for Spring Break
March 23:
4 Hour Meditation Workshop
March 28:
Belt Evaluation, 7pm
March 30:
Belt Graduation, 12:30pm
Sparring workshop with Mr. Schee, 2pm-4pm
April 1-30:
Little Dragons Sale -- 15% Off Any Little Dragons Items (T-Shirts, Hoodies, Target Kick Shields, Mini-Gloves, Jump Ropes)
April 5:
Theoretical Class, 11am
April 6:
Black Belt Fundraising Tournament
April 20:
AKKA Sparring Tournament @ AKKA Independence, School Closed
April 25:
Kata Kranks Start
Belt Evaluation, 7pm
April 27:
Belt Graduation, 12:30pm
Picnic and Performance at Theis Park, 4pm-6pm
May 1-31:
Black Belt Sale -- 15% Off Everything Black
May 3:
Theoretical Class, 11am
May 9:
Belt Evaluation, 7pm
May 11:
Belt Graduation, 12:30pm
May 27:
Memorial Day, School Closed
May 31:
Theoretical Class, 11am
June 1:
Black Belt Pre-Test
June 6:
AKKA Organization Class/Meeting
Last Kata Krank
June 7-9:
Black Belt Test
June 22:
4 Hour Meditation Workshop
June 27:
Belt Evaluation, 7pm
June 29:
Belt Graduation, 12:30pm
July 4-5:
Independence Day Weekend, School Closed
July 12:
Theoretical Class, 11am
July 25:
Belt Evaluation, 7pm
July 27:
Belt Graduation, 12:30pm
August 5-10:
School Closed for Summer Break
August 15:
Back to School Care Package
August 29:
Belt Evaluation, 7pm
August 31:
Belt Graduation, 12:30pm
September 1-30:
Sale -- Fall Family Special
September 2:
Labor Day, School Closed
September 6:
Theoretical Class, 11am
September 14:
Black Belt Fundraising Tournament
September 21:
4 Hour Meditation Workshop
September 26:
Belt Evaluation, 7pm
September 28:
Belt Graduation, 12:30pm
October 1-31:
Sale -- 15% Off All Sparring Gear
October 4:
Theoretical Class, 11am
October 5:
AKKA School Tournament
October 11:
Movie Night
October 17:
Kata Kranks Start
October 24:
Belt Evaluation, 7pm
October 26:
Belt Graduation, 12:30pm
October 31:
Halloween, School Closed
November 1:
No 8:30am Tai Chi
Theoretical Class, 11am
November 5 - December 5:
Sale -- 20% Off All Items in Stock, 15% Off All Orders, Holiday Items Regular Price
November 21:
Belt Evaluation, 7pm
November 23:
Belt Graduation, 12:30pm
November 28-29:
Thanksgiving, School Closed
December 7:
Black Belt Pre-Test
December 12:
AKKA Organization Class/Meeting, 10am-3pm
Last Kata Krank
December 13-15:
Black Belt Test
December 19:
Belt Evaluation, 7pm
December 21:
Belt Graduation, 12:30pm
Last STORM Class/Party
4 Hour Meditation Workshop
December 23 - January 1:
Winter Break, School Closed
January 2:
School Re-opens
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JOIN
Starting in martial arts is really exciting, but we also recognize it can be a little daunting starting something new! Studying martial arts is a commitment both in time and heart.
Below are 3 questions we recommend asking yourself when starting martial arts:
1. Why do I want to learn martial arts or why do I want my child to learn Martial Arts?
2. What kind of benefits do I hope to gain from practicing martial arts?
3. What am I looking for in a martial arts school?
A lot of people have a 4th question: Which martial art is right for me?
The best way to answer this last question is to get on the mats and take a few classes- experience how it FEELS to do it.
