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Martial Arts Institute North
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Martial Arts Institute North

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About

Martial Arts Institute North in Kansas City, MO offers training in MMA and karate disciplines within a spacious 4000+ square foot facility. The gym provides convenient onsite parking, a seating area for observers, and comprehensive programs including family classes, an after school program, and summer camp. Owners David and Andrea Popper lead the operation, with David serving as Head Instructor and holding a 4th Degree Black Belt along with USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame Instructor of the Year honors from 2014 and 2015.

reviewsWhat Members Say

Members consistently praise Master Dave's exceptional teaching abilities, describing him as thorough, thoughtful, and energetic in his approach to taekwondo. Parents highlight how the martial arts program builds confidence, discipline, and respect in children, with multiple reviews noting transformative positive changes in behavior and self-esteem. Specific praise focuses on Dave's ability to understand each child's individual needs and bring out their potential while making classes fun and interactive. Members describe the atmosphere as welcoming and familial, with many continuing their training for years and recommending the gym enthusiastically to others.

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Courtney Zeug

7 months ago

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Master Dave is one of the best instructors I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. My daughter started in their after school program with Master Dave and his wife Andrea when her elementary school's after care was full. Pricing was even better than the district's and they could pick her up from the school and take her back to their location. After a year, we enrolled her in the Taekwondo program and have been doing that for the last 2.5 years. Their martial arts program has really brought the confidence out of my daughter. We love coming here and feel like family ♥️

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Vanessa

3 years ago

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I love this place and more importantly my daughter loves it. She is 5 and just started. I needed her to have more structure and discipline, she has a bit of the only child syndrome. This has been perfect for her. Teaching her respect and she is focusing better. Also, of course she is learning self defense. She has a blast and looks forward to going. I love that she can everyday if she wants. (Only marked out faces for privacy reasons. 🤷🏻‍♀️)

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Marly Min

7 months ago

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My son has been taking TKD with Master Dave for 12 years. I cannot sing this man’s praises enough! I would trust him with any child in my life. My son came to him so shy, 45 minutes later he finally said “yes sir”. Dave wouldn’t budge. Now my son considers him his mentor. He has an incredible ability to decipher what each child needs and then ensures they get it. The self discipline and self confidence my son has learned is fantastic! Bringing him to Master Dave was the best decision we made as parents. My son is turning 18 and is a leader in his community, A+ student and an excellent young man. We thank Master Dave for helping our son unlock the potential we knew was hiding. Highly recommend this dojo to everyone we know.

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Laura Fuller

5 months ago

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I cannot recommend MAI North enough. Master Dave is thorough, thoughtful, and energetic in his approach to taekwondo. We are about two years in, and have seen improvements in general athletic ability in addition to a better sense of respect and discipline. Their summer camp is also amazing - Andrea has lots of great programs & a good demeanor with the kids.

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Rachel Ciordas

7 months ago

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My son has been part of MAI North for over 3 years and it has been such a wonderful positive experience. Master Dave is a wonderful teacher and coach - he brings the best out in the students and pushes them to reach their potential all while making the classes fun and interactive. I can't imagine better place to study martial arts and I'm so glad we found this wonderful school.

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Over 4000 sq ft facilityonsite parkingseating areafamily classesafter school programsummer camp

Contact

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7903 W 83rd St, Overland Park, KS 66204, USA

languagemainorth.com

scheduleHours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

groupCoaches & Instructors

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David Popper

Owner / Head Instructor

4th Degree Black Belt, USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame Instructor of the Year (2014, 2015)

Founder and owner since 2011. Trains high-level athletes, volunteers at local schools, featured on KC Live for topics like ADHD focus and anti-bullying.

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Andrea Popper

Co-owner / School Operator

Family owned and operated school with husband Master David Popper.