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
Belt Evaluation
Thursday October 25, 2018 at 7:00 PM
Belt Graduation
Saturday October 27, 2018 at 12:30 PM
Halloween
Wednesday October 31, 2018 at 12:00 AM
School closed
AKKA Organizational Black Belt Meeting
Thursday November 1, 2018 at 9:00 AM
AKKA Westport Thursday morning meditation class is cancelled.
Holiday Sale
Monday November 5, 2018 at 12:00 AM
Ends December 5th
Belt Evaluation
Thursday November 8, 2018 at 7:00 PM
Belt Graduation
Saturday November 10, 2018 at 12:30 PM
Black Belt Pre-Test
Saturday November 17, 2018 at 8:30 AM
Thanksgiving
Thursday November 22, 2018 at 12:00 AM
School closed
Thanksgiving
Friday November 23, 2018 at 12:00 AM
School closed
Little Tiger, Little Crane Workshop
Saturday November 24, 2018 at 9:30 AM
9:30am to 12:00pm
AKKA Organizational Black Belt Class
Thursday November 29, 2018 at 9:00 AM
AKKA Organizational class for black belts with Mr. Gibbins. No Thursday morning meditaton class.
Black Belt Testing
Friday November 30, 2018 at 9:00 AM
November 30th until December 1st, no classes
Holiday Break
Monday December 24, 2018 at 12:00 AM
December 24th until January 1st, school closed. Reopens on January 2nd.
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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.
