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
“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
“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
“Christen is a High Brown Belt. She’s 14, and has taken instruction for two years. We like Mr. Moore’s training techniques and the way he works with kids. He respects them and they respect him back. Christen has gained leadership and courage and she’s more positive about herself. It’s really brought out the best in her.”
- Byron Black
“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
“Master Moore has been a great influence for our 6 year old son, David. David has been taking lessons for about a year and is learning patience and confidence. He has already walked away from a fight at school because, he said, ‘I knew that’s what Master Moore would do.”
- Dan Negrete
“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
“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
“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
“We chose this Martial Arts studio because of its safe, secure location. Grant, who is 7, started first. He seemed to excel so my 13-year-old, Chase, decided to join. Master Moore is great at teaching respect and building self-confidence. Before anyone can advance, teachers and parents have to sign a statement regarding each child’s behavior and attitude.”
- Larry Schulman
“Master Moore has been a great influence for our 6 year old son, David. David has been taking lessons for about a year and is learning patience and confidence. He has already walked away from a fight at school because, he said, ‘I knew that’s what Master Moore would do.”
- Dan Negrete
“We love Mr. Moore. It’s very important when teaching martial arts that the teacher shows control with emotions and is calm. Mr. Moore teaches self-control, respect for others and how and when to use martial arts. Joe shows respect for his teachers and he’s able to focus well in class. Most of Mr. Moore’s students are straight A kids, because they’ve learned, through karate, how to focus.”
- Akimi McKinney
“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
“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
“I like the way Master Moore teaches. He’s great with kids and he stresses safety, respecting teachers and adults, and ‘when to listen and when to speak.’ Hezekiah has improved in school because the teacher has to approve of his work before he can earn his belt. He’s also in the Black Belt Club for students who have the potential to earn a Black Belt.”
- Annett Byuum
“Jade was shy and was being bullied. She needed self-confidence and self-defense skills. In the last two years she’s grown up, has developed more self-confidence and improved her physical ability. She recently won two jump rope contests at her school. She’s also made many new friends and looks forward to attending class.”
- Deloris 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
“Christen is a High Brown Belt. She’s 14, and has taken instruction for two years. We like Mr. Moore’s training techniques and the way he works with kids. He respects them and they respect him back. Christen has gained leadership and courage and she’s more positive about herself. It’s really brought out the best in her.”
- Byron Black
“Sean likes coming here. He has fun and I’ve seen his posture improve and noticed him becoming more self-assured. Master Moore is really good with kids. He’s very calm and quiet and the kids listen intently to his directions. I wish I had the time to join a martial arts class - it looks like such fun.”
- Sanela Hasanovic-Little
“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 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
“He enjoys the interaction with the other class members. His focus has greatly improved. He is a straight A student and really enjoys school. Philyi has participated in 4 tournaments and took first place in every category he entered in the Sunflower Games. Master Moore has a way of working with kids of all ages. I would highly recommend attending his classes.”
- Rochelle Canady
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
“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
“Christen is a High Brown Belt. She’s 14, and has taken instruction for two years. We like Mr. Moore’s training techniques and the way he works with kids. He respects them and they respect him back. Christen has gained leadership and courage and she’s more positive about herself. It’s really brought out the best in her.”
- Byron Black
“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
“He enjoys the interaction with the other class members. His focus has greatly improved. He is a straight A student and really enjoys school. Philyi has participated in 4 tournaments and took first place in every category he entered in the Sunflower Games. Master Moore has a way of working with kids of all ages. I would highly recommend attending his classes.”
- Rochelle Canady
“I am so impressed with Mr. Moore’s creed, I intend to adopt it myself. Through his classes, my children have ‘become’ that creed, and it’s embodied in their schoolwork, discipline and respect at home. The focus has helped them immeasurably in school...both are A students.”
- Gordon Haight
“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
“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
“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.”
“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 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
“Master Moore has been a great influence for our 6 year old son, David. David has been taking lessons for about a year and is learning patience and confidence. He has already walked away from a fight at school because, he said, ‘I knew that’s what Master Moore would do.”
- Dan Negrete
“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
“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
“Jade was shy and was being bullied. She needed self-confidence and self-defense skills. In the last two years she’s grown up, has developed more self-confidence and improved her physical ability. She recently won two jump rope contests at her school. She’s also made many new friends and looks forward to attending class.”
- Deloris Hall
“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
“My son, Ben, started lessons in February and we can already notice differences in his attitude. Ben is more focused, shows respect and is easier to discipline. We ask him, ‘What would Master Moore want you to do?’’’
- Jen Beery
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“My son, Ben, started lessons in February and we can already notice differences in his attitude. Ben is more focused, shows respect and is easier to discipline. We ask him, ‘What would Master Moore want you to do?’’’
- Jen Beery
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
“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
“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
“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
“Logan attends classes twice a week and has learned so much in a short time. I can already see that he has matured a great deal. Setting and reaching goals have become important to him. He has more focus and a great attitude. I would recommend Master Moore’s classes to any parent.”
- Cory Reist
“Logan attends classes twice a week and has learned so much in a short time. I can already see that he has matured a great deal. Setting and reaching goals have become important to him. He has more focus and a great attitude. I would recommend Master Moore’s classes to any parent.”
- Cory Reist
“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
“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
“Sean likes coming here. He has fun and I’ve seen his posture improve and noticed him becoming more self-assured. Master Moore is really good with kids. He’s very calm and quiet and the kids listen intently to his directions. I wish I had the time to join a martial arts class - it looks like such fun.”
- Sanela Hasanovic-Little
“Master Moore has been a great influence for our 6 year old son, David. David has been taking lessons for about a year and is learning patience and confidence. He has already walked away from a fight at school because, he said, ‘I knew that’s what Master Moore would do.”
- Dan Negrete
“We love Mr. Moore. It’s very important when teaching martial arts that the teacher shows control with emotions and is calm. Mr. Moore teaches self-control, respect for others and how and when to use martial arts. Joe shows respect for his teachers and he’s able to focus well in class. Most of Mr. Moore’s students are straight A kids, because they’ve learned, through karate, how to focus.”
- Akimi McKinney
“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
“They have been wanting to do this for a long time. They love it so much that I am thinking of joining. I believe they are more respectful to others and each other. They help around the house without complaining and I think they are more focused at home and school.”
- Carolina Flores
“Laron’s dad takes classes here and enrolled him. It’s one of the best things we have done. He shows more respect for others, has better discipline and even helps more around the house. I was so impressed that I enrolled my 4-year old son, Alexander Hinck. He has only taken lessons for a month, but looks forward to attending classes.”
- Jamie Hinck