Moore's Martial Arts Academy
Welcome to Moore’s Martial Arts Academy! We are a professional martial arts school established in Topeka, KS in 1995, formerly known as Midwest Martial Arts. Our primary objective is making a positive impact on people’s lives through the philosophy and practice of the traditional karate-do.
Martial Arts Classes
Youth
We've worked with students for over 40 years and know that every child is unique. Learn about our effective and individualized youth program.
Adult
If you've always dreamed about becoming a black belt but wonder if you can meet the challenge, let us help you make your dream come true!
Family
With our family martial arts classes, we help families bond, reach their goals together, and learn about each other along the way.
Self-Defense
Our self-defense classes teach women critically important skills and help them prepare mentally and physically for a violent attack.
Testimonials
“Ethan loves classes and really wants to go as far as he can with them. He has become more patient with everything he does, and he should get his orange belt this month. Master Moore is easy to talk to and a good instructor.”
- Shelly Johnson
“Karate is a good, healthy sport for Stuart. It lets him work as an individual, gives him goals to achieve, and I’ve seen improvement in his show of respect. He’s also developing good leadership abilities.”
- Karli Fout
“Master Moore has been a terrific teacher....very detailed, knowledgeable and patient....My son, Nick, is learning respect for others and his self-esteem has improved. I also think it has helped him make better decisions while in school.”
- Mike Selm
This is something Nikki wanted to do. Grandpa used to study martial arts and she wants to follow in his path. We have already seen a difference in her behavior. She loves working with Master Moore and is thrilled she has passed her first test. I think this is something she will stick with for a long time.”
- Annike Bush
“Mason was fairly shy. We took him to the free trial class, and he seemed to enjoy it. At first he wasn’t very competitive. Now he really cares about doing the necessary things to advance. We can see his self-confidence growing and he is opening up to other kids. I am just amazed at how well Master Moore works with these kids. He earns their respect.”
- Terry Jones
“I saw this as an opportunity to teach them discipline and life skills. Plus, it’s a great way to do something together. They’re having a great time working on their orange belt and I’m trying to keep up. Master Moore maintains a positive environment and has the respect of all of his students. I recommend family participation...I’ve gained as much from the training as my kids have.”
- Mitchell Soden
“I remembered Master Moore from the Boys Club and had heard nothing but good about him. When Stuart Jr. showed interest, I knew this was the best place for him. In the short time he has been taking lessons, he is showing more respect for his mother and other adults. He is also more athletic and is learning to set goals. He looks forward to going to class every week. I would recommend Master Moore to any parent.”
- Stuart McClelland Sr.
“His dad is a Black Belt and took lessons from Master Moore. He’s following in his dad’s footsteps. We have noticed many changes over the years. He is more focused, shows more respect and has improved in school. Ian enjoys coming here and wants to earn his Black Belt.”
- Sheri Preston
“Sachin had other friends taking classes and wanted to join. He’s really into it. Master Moore has a ‘Star” program and it’s important to Sachin that he gets as many stars as he can. It has improved his concentration and focus and is helping him do well in school.”
- Asha Tripathi
“It has already helped with discipline and has taught him to respect others. I think many parents have also benefited from watching Master Moore’s teaching methods.”
- Robert Sweets
Peter wanted to join and he loves it. It has helped his focus and interaction with other kids. Master Moore is so patient, and he teaches goal setting and being courteous to others. I would recommend his classes to anyone.”
- Sue Johnston
“Our daughter, Riley, has taken karate classes for a year and is an Orange Belt. Mr. Moore is a fabulous instructor...very soft-spoken and able to redirect the children without raising his voice. It really makes the kids listen and pay attention. I’ve seen Riley benefit from Mr. Moore’s classes by learning self-discipline, respect for others, and the ability to focus and concentrate better.”
- Colleen Bane
“We appreciate the emphasis placed on focus, respect and the importance of family. Elijah is already showing improvement in his social actions from working with others. As a former student, I know the benefits he will receive from Martial Arts training.”
- Brindi Turner
“My 5 year old daughter, KayLynn, has been attending Karate classes for about 2 months. She loves it and looks forward to classes every week. It’s challenging because she is in a class with older kids. It’s great to see the team work as the older kids assist her with her workouts and routines. It’s more than just exercise. There is a different theme each month. This month it’s ‘Focus.’ The kids know that Mr. Moore practices what he preaches and they respect him for that. Because of this, they learn to respect one another. I would recommend it for anyone.”
- Jeremy Hall
“Master Moore has been a terrific teacher....very detailed, knowledgeable and patient....My son, Nick, is learning respect for others and his self-esteem has improved. I also think it has helped him make better decisions while in school.”
- Mike Selm
“Mason was fairly shy. We took him to the free trial class, and he seemed to enjoy it. At first he wasn’t very competitive. Now he really cares about doing the necessary things to advance. We can see his self-confidence growing and he is opening up to other kids. I am just amazed at how well Master Moore works with these kids. He earns their respect.”
- Terry Jones
“Our son, Joe, has been taking lessons for almost 11 years. I am from Japan so I was happy he showed interest in Martial Arts. Joe is now a second degree Black Belt and is assisting with teaching.”
- Akimi McKinney
“I took boxing lessons from Mr. Moore so I knew he worked well with kids. I think Josiah likes it. He looks forward to attending class and looks up to the older kids. I believe it will help his focus and self-respect. I would recommend it.”
- Fiana Martin
“Josiah is ‘all boy,’ and it was hard to make him sit still. Martial Arts lessons have taught him self-control and he even takes breaks by himself. He loves his class and strives to please Master Moore.”
- Tameka McCray
This is something Nikki wanted to do. Grandpa used to study martial arts and she wants to follow in his path. We have already seen a difference in her behavior. She loves working with Master Moore and is thrilled she has passed her first test. I think this is something she will stick with for a long time.”
- Annike Bush
“We attended an introduction meeting and saw how good Master Moore is with children. Dalton has always been good in school but now he is even more focused. He has become more of a leader than a follower. His self-esteem has improved and he enjoys the physical activity with the group.”
- Darci Rickson
“I was married to a grand master and took some lessons years ago. I decided I wanted to continue, and it has helped me meditate and set goals. I recently won two gold medals in the Sunflower Games.”
- Annie Walker
“We would go to gymnastics in Fairlawn and see how much fun kids were having in martial arts classes. Now, she looks forward to attending and has already learned a lot. She loves Master Moore and works hard to complete her assignments. She is more focused and responsible for her actions. Master Moore is a great teacher. I wish I could be as calm and patient he is. His students want to learn.”
- Marta Granberry
“I remembered Master Moore from the Boys Club and had heard nothing but good about him. When Stuart Jr. showed interest, I knew this was the best place for him. In the short time he has been taking lessons, he is showing more respect for his mother and other adults. He is also more athletic and is learning to set goals. He looks forward to going to class every week. I would recommend Master Moore to any parent.”
- Stuart McClelland Sr.
“Jackson loves the classes and respects Master Moore. Master Moore’s classes have a lot of structure and he teaches responsibility and leadership. I think his number one concern is building better kids. Jackson has already shown more focus and has been developing more self-confidence. He looks forward to his classes every week.”
- Amy Esquivel
“Our son, Konnol, is doing better in school, his confidence has grown and he is a member of the Jr. Black Belt Club and excited to be earning his Purple Belt. This is the first sport he has shown real interest in.”
“I believe it’s helped Michael develop more self-discipline and respect. He and his dad are participating together and it’s been a great connection and positive reinforcement for them both.”
- Brenda Shoemaker
“I studied under Master Moore about 20 years ago and admire him very much. I also brought Micah’s father and his aunt here when they were ten. I see Micah developing more self-discipline and respect for himself & others.”
- Garry Weir
“Our son, Konnol, is doing better in school, his confidence has grown and he is a member of the Jr. Black Belt Club and excited to be earning his Purple Belt. This is the first sport he has shown real interest in.”
“I saw this as an opportunity to teach them discipline and life skills. Plus, it’s a great way to do something together. They’re having a great time working on their orange belt and I’m trying to keep up. Master Moore maintains a positive environment and has the respect of all of his students. I recommend family participation...I’ve gained as much from the training as my kids have.”
- Mitchell Soden
“I was one of his students years ago, and wanted my kids to have the same experience. They have developed more confidence and are learning important life skills. In order for them to receive a promotion, they must have the signatures of the parents and teachers. They are proud of what they have learned and they recently had Master Moore do a demonstration for their classmates.”
- Darren German
“Pearse has only been taking lessons for a short time but he already loves it. He’s already developing skills and knowledge and enjoys finishing the tasks given to him. I’ve been telling everyone about it, including my day-care parents. I think all kids should give it a try.”
- Angel Washington
“I can definitely see changes in his attitude, his concentration and his desire to finish tasks to move to the next level. He is also doing better in school this year. He loves working with Master Moore and tells all his friends about it. I only wish he would have started sooner.”
- Bill May
“He loves it. We saw the information in Topeka Today! and decided to enroll him. He attends classes twice a week and looks forward to them—and he’s already improved his focus and self-pride.”
- Janice Eliot
“I took karate lessons as a kid and thought my sons would benefit from it. We went to a free trial class and they both liked it. Now, they look forward to attending classes and I think we will see great benefits from them for the boys in the future.”
- Amos Payne
“We observed Master Moore and liked the fact that his classes were small enough to give everyone the attention they needed. Dravid enjoys the competition and is becoming more confident. He looks up to master Moore and continues to improve his life skills as well as his Karate.”
- Sridhar Chitturi
“Ian has been studying with Master Moore for two years. He seemed opposed to other sports activities. I studied under Master Moore several years ago and was very impressed with his teaching methods. We enrolled Ian and he took to it right away. It has built his confidence and self-esteem as well as improving his physical fitness. I would recommend martial arts to all children.”
- Matt Preston
“We needed an activity he could be proud of. My wife loves this place so it was natural to bring him here. We already see some improvement in his ability to focus. He listens better and looks forward to coming to class.”
- Greg Hiszczynskyj
“Mr. Moore teaches us how to protect ourselves if we’re ever in a situation we can’t get out of. I think (the discipline) has helped in other ways, too...I get better grades in school, and have a better relationship at home. I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys exercise.”
- Danielle Locey
“We needed an activity he could be proud of. My wife loves this place so it was natural to bring him here. We already see some improvement in his ability to focus. He listens better and looks forward to coming to class.”
- Greg Hiszczynskyj
“Pearse has only been taking lessons for a short time but he already loves it. He’s already developing skills and knowledge and enjoys finishing the tasks given to him. I’ve been telling everyone about it, including my day-care parents. I think all kids should give it a try.”
- Angel Washington
“I took karate lessons as a kid and thought my sons would benefit from it. We went to a free trial class and they both liked it. Now, they look forward to attending classes and I think we will see great benefits from them for the boys in the future.”
- Amos Payne
“These classes are close to where we live so we thought we’d try them...and we really liked them. I needed to develop more self control and it has really helped me. I think we are both more self-confident and we like the physical training. This is a program we can both stay with.”
- Vishnu Vallatharason
“I was married to a grand master and took some lessons years ago. I decided I wanted to continue, and it has helped me meditate and set goals. I recently won two gold medals in the Sunflower Games.”
- Annie Walker
“I can definitely see changes in his attitude, his concentration and his desire to finish tasks to move to the next level. He is also doing better in school this year. He loves working with Master Moore and tells all his friends about it. I only wish he would have started sooner.”
- Bill May
“I remembered Master Moore from the Boys Club and had heard nothing but good about him. When Stuart Jr. showed interest, I knew this was the best place for him. In the short time he has been taking lessons, he is showing more respect for his mother and other adults. He is also more athletic and is learning to set goals. He looks forward to going to class every week. I would recommend Master Moore to any parent.”
- Stuart McClelland Sr.
This is something Nikki wanted to do. Grandpa used to study martial arts and she wants to follow in his path. We have already seen a difference in her behavior. She loves working with Master Moore and is thrilled she has passed her first test. I think this is something she will stick with for a long time.”
- Annike Bush
“I can definitely see changes in his attitude, his concentration and his desire to finish tasks to move to the next level. He is also doing better in school this year. He loves working with Master Moore and tells all his friends about it. I only wish he would have started sooner.”
- Bill May
“My son knows master Moore and thought Cora would benefit from the structure of karate lessons. Master Moore is gentle and patient and he gives each child equal attention. Cora is learning to focus and pay attention to adults. She is given homework and things to do, and she always completes the assignments because she wants to be able to advance with the others.”
- Doris Iarossi
“We wanted to give our son an activity he would enjoy. As he gets ready for school, we hope this training will improve his focus, courtesy, and keep him active. So far, he loves the classes and looks forward to attending every week. It’s fun!”
- Snidhar Myana
“I took karate lessons as a kid and thought my sons would benefit from it. We went to a free trial class and they both liked it. Now, they look forward to attending classes and I think we will see great benefits from them for the boys in the future.”
- Amos Payne
“Master Moore has been a terrific teacher....very detailed, knowledgeable and patient....My son, Nick, is learning respect for others and his self-esteem has improved. I also think it has helped him make better decisions while in school.”
- Mike Selm
“We heard good things about Master Moore and he was one of my coaches when I was a kid. It has been very beneficial. Quincey has gained respect, confidence and discipline at home and at school. He has also made new friends and looks forward to attending classes.”
- Eddie Kidd
“We needed to give him some positive activity. He loves the classes and has shown big changes. He is more responsible, self-assured, and his confidence level is higher. His motor skills have improved and he is developing strength. He is more helpful because Master Moore gives jobs to do at home.”
- Kathy Esquibel
“KeVon is very athletic and very active. Karate has helped him with all sports. He has become very focused. He has gone from 0 to a brown belt in two years and placed in several tournaments, including 1st in weapons.”
- Mark Seats
“He loves it. We saw the information in Topeka Today! and decided to enroll him. He attends classes twice a week and looks forward to them—and he’s already improved his focus and self-pride.”
- Janice Eliot
“We needed an activity he could be proud of. My wife loves this place so it was natural to bring him here. We already see some improvement in his ability to focus. He listens better and looks forward to coming to class.”
- Greg Hiszczynskyj
“These classes are close to where we live so we thought we’d try them...and we really liked them. I needed to develop more self control and it has really helped me. I think we are both more self-confident and we like the physical training. This is a program we can both stay with.”
- Vishnu Vallatharason
“Our daughter, Riley, has taken karate classes for a year and is an Orange Belt. Mr. Moore is a fabulous instructor...very soft-spoken and able to redirect the children without raising his voice. It really makes the kids listen and pay attention. I’ve seen Riley benefit from Mr. Moore’s classes by learning self-discipline, respect for others, and the ability to focus and concentrate better.”
- Colleen Bane
“Samiksha is enjoying it a lot. Our hope for her is that she will develop self confidence, discipline and self control. We also believe she will benefit from self-defense lessons.”
- Uttam Rajmane
“We needed an activity he could be proud of. My wife loves this place so it was natural to bring him here. We already see some improvement in his ability to focus. He listens better and looks forward to coming to class.”
- Greg Hiszczynskyj