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-- any style, any rank, any school.
Prior martial arts experience is not necessary.
Our kids class is completely separate from our regular class. We never mix adults and children in class. Our adult class is not appropriate for children.

For more information, email assistant instructor Mark Clarkson: markclarkson@mbdojo.com

Group Classes

Kids Class
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
5:00 to 6:00

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

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Regular Class
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
7:00 to 8:30 PM

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Advanced Class
Every Saturday:
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

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Sword Class
Each first Saturday:
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

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Private Lessons
One-on-one private lessons with Ken Harding are by appointment only. Email for more information.
SEMINARS
We have all-day training seminars on special topics, such as specific weapons, special combat situations and classical battlefield weapons, including training in samurai armor. These are announced throughout the year.

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Student Rankings

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

Caution is advised when seeking a dojo, because many have no standards at all. You should thoroughly investigate any dojo you are considering joining. There is a wide range of quality. Look for realism (effectiveness and honesty), authenticity (tradition and lineage), and instructor quality (experience, integrity and communication).

Black Belt Ranking  
Yondan (4th degree)  
Sandan (3rd degree)
Nidan (2nd degree)
Shodan (1st degree)
   
Green Belt 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)
white belt (beginner)