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Katzer's Bushidokan
5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Raytown, Missouri
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 5) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule katzersbushidokan.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (816) 353-0866
Hours
| Monday | 1–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 1–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 1–9 PM |
| Thursday | 1–9 PM |
| Friday | 1–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As a shy kid, this dojo taught me confidence, bravery, and to be ambitious.”
“I proudly competed in all my tournaments under the name "Katzer's Bushidokan" in kata and kumite (sparring).”
“I proudly competed in all my tournaments under the name "Katzer's Bushidokan" in kata and kumite (sparring).”
Other martial arts here
“You can learn anything from traditional karate to mixed martial arts and kickboxing.”
“I’ve only attended one class so far but the instructor is a karate competition legend and a cool guy.”
“This dojo taught me self defense against weapons of guns, knives, batons, bats, being attacked from behind, on the ground, and from straight on.”
What members say
“I proudly competed in all my tournaments under the name "Katzer's Bushidokan" in kata and kumite (sparring).”
“As a shy kid, this dojo taught me confidence, bravery, and to be ambitious.”
From the reviews
I trained here off and on for 20 years, 14 hours a week since the age of 5. As a shy kid, this dojo taught me confidence, bravery, and to be ambitious. I proudly competed in all my tournaments under the name "Katzer's Bushidokan" in kata and kumite (sparring).
If you want to learn martial arts, this is a great place to do it. Martial arts training is not cheap no matter where you go, but this place has competitive pricing and you get a lot more bang for your buck than most other places. Steve is great at giving you the individual attention you might need.
You will not find a better Dojo. You can learn anything from traditional karate to mixed martial arts and kickboxing. The kids classes are amazing! Steve Katzer's physical and mental training is unsurpassed. This Dojo changed my life and I'll take that with me wherever I go.
I’ve only attended one class so far but the instructor is a karate competition legend and a cool guy. Knows his stuff and helpful. Class is a good workout. Pretty relaxed class but still a good learning environment. No negative pressure to push beyond your current physical limits which is great.
New to kickboxing? Start at Katzer's Bushidokan
Katzer's Bushidokan comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Katzer's Bushidokan
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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