11142 Lindbergh Business Court
Suite #101
St. Louis, MO 63123

We are near the intersection of Lindbergh and I-55, behind Denny's and Casa Gallardo.
Google directions are here.

Anyone with a open mind and good attitude may apply-- you can be any rank, any style, any school.
Prior martial arts experience is not necessary.

We have a 1200 square-foot fully matted dojo which has been expanded to include
an additional 1200 square-foot conditioning and fitness facility,
designed around the traditional methods of ninjutsu training-- perfect for the improvement of all martial artists


Our classes are not appropriate for children.
For more information, email assistant instructor Mark Clarkson

 


:: Group Classes ::

 

Conditioning Class
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
6:00 to 7:00

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Regular Class
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
7:00 to 8:30 PM
Every Saturday:
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Sword Class
First Saturday of every month:
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

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:: Private Lessons ::
One-on-one private lessons with Shidoshi Ken Harding are available by appointment only.
Email for more information.
:: SEMINARS ::
We have seminars on special topics, such as special combat situations, classical battlefield weapons, and training in samurai armor.

Click HERE for information about Coming Events

 

:: Student Rankings ::

 

The testing requirements of the Missouri Budo Taijutsu Dojo are strict. The standards of performance, understanding and ability are the very highest. To reach first degree black belt, the student is required to actively and continuously train for a minimum of 4 years. We only award black belt ranks to adults. Each student must posses an appropriate level of maturity, and technical and tactical knowledge, as well as display realistic combat ability appropriate for their rank.

Caution is advised when seeking a dojo, because unfortunately many dojo have no standards or sense of realism. You should thoroughly investigate any dojo you are considering joining, because there is a wide range of quality. Look for realism (effectiveness and honesty), authenticity (tradition and lineage), and instructor quality (experience, integrity and communication). Just because a dojo exists does not mean it is of any value.

 
Black Belt Ranking
Yondan (4th degree)
Sandan (3rd degree)
Nidan (2nd degree)
Shodan (1st degree)
   
Kyu Ranking
Ikku (1st Kyu)
Nikkyu (2nd Kyu)
Sankyu (3rd Kyu)
Yonkyu (4th Kyu)
Gokyu (5th Kyu)
Rokyu (6th Kyu)
Nanakyu (7th Kyu)
Hachikyu (8th Kyu)
KuKyu (9th Kyu)
   
JuKyu (10th Kyu)
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