MAKING CHAMPIONS
OVER 25 YEARS

Name: USA Sport Karate Center
Address: 715 Lakepointe Centre Drive, O'Fallon, IL, 62269-3065, US
Telephone: (618) 222-0623

GAIN CONFIDENCE, SELF RESPECT, & DISCIPLINE

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CLASSES

We Offer

Jr. Youth
4yrs - 8yrs Old (All Ranks)
Service InformationTue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat1 hr
Beginner Class
White & Yellow Belts
Service InformationTue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat1 hr
Beginner/Novice Class
Orange - Purple Belts
Service InformationMon, Tue, Wed, Sat1 hr
Sparring Class
Kumite Class
Service InformationWed, Thu, Fri1 hr
Intermediate/Adv.
Purple/Black Stripe - Black Belt
Service InformationMon, Wed, Thu, Fri, SatDuration Varies
Teen/Adult (Beginner)
Ages 13yrs & Older
Service InformationMon, Thu1 hr
Competition Class
This schedule is by invitation only
Service InformationMon, Wed, Fri, SatDuration Varies

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ELITE COMPETITIVE TRAINING

Competitive participants learn important skills, including:

Goal Setting
Control of Emotions While Under Pressure
Attitude When Winning and Losing
Ability to Asses Their Performance

Competitive Training Schedule

Dec 11 - Dec 17

OUR TEAM

SENSEI JEFF BEDARD

Instructor

Jeff Bedard is originally a product of Fred Wren’s Black Belt Karate Association of St. Louis, Missouri. In 1997, he was recruited and trained by World Shitoryu Karate Federation (WSKF) Pan-American President Shoko Sato to serve as Executive Director for the American branch (USA Shito-Kai). Under his direction, the USA Shito-Kai National Team earned male and female USA-NKF National Team Kumite Titles, in addition to Team and Individual awards at the 2006, 2009, and 2016 WSKF World Championships. He currently serves as Secretary General to the USA Shito-Kai Chapter. Additionally, he officiates at USA-NKF/PKF/WSKF sanctioned championships.

5th Dan – USA National Karate Federation (USA-NKF) /World Shitoryu Karate Federation (Shito-Kai)
Official, Pan-American Karate Federation
Class “A” Referee, USA Karate
American College of Education Professionals (ACEP)
U.S.O.C. “Safe Sport” Certified

SENSEI MONIQUE FIELDS

Instructor

Monique Fields is originally from California and a Desert Storm veteran. She began training in Shitoryu and with Sensei Bedard in 2003. Since her time with the USA Shitokai, she has served as the Communication Director of the USA Shitokai and has worked tirelessly towards working together with other USA Shitokai clubs to promote the organization.

4th Dan – World Shitoryu Federation (WSKF)

Official, Pan-American Karate Federation
Class “A” Referee, USA Karate
American College of Education Professionals (ACEP)
U.S.O.C. “Safe Sport” Certified

SENPAI MATEO GARDUNO

Assistant Instructor

Mateo Garduno is a Nidan (2nd Degree) with the World Shitoryu Karate Federation.
He began training with Senseis Bedard and Fields at the age of 8yrs through the Bellevalley School Karate Program. Since then Senpai Garduno has become a integral part of the dojo family through coaching and assisting with classes. Additionally, Senpai Garduno is currently attending college at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and studying in the field of the Biological Sciences while teaching part-time at dojo.