Tracys Karate Saint Louis

Congratulations Randy Hetlage on your promotion to Yodan, 4th Degree Black Belt.

Congratulations to Tim Golby for 54 years in business as Tracy’s Karate of Kirkwood! The tradition continues at Tracy’s West in Chesterfield. Thank you to the hundreds of students who have been a part of this great career!

Tracy’s Karate Kirkwood Grandmaster Retires At 80 After owning the Tracy’s Karate Studio Kirkwood franchise for five and a half decades, Grandmaster Tim Golby has retired.

The last class at Tracy's Karate Kirkwood. It's truly an end of an era. The tradition continues in Chesterfield.

Congratulations Kieran Milligan and son Lexx on an awesome Blue Belt Test.

A special invitation to all members of the Tracy's Karate family:
Join us in celebrating Grandmaster Tim Golby's retirement and the relocation of Tracy's Kirkwood staff and students to Tracy's West. SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026, we will gather at the KIRKWOOD STUDIO, 10220 MANCHESTER ROAD, for an Open house, from 1-4pm, and renew old friendships and celebrate new beginnings. We hope to see many of you there!
"Over the last 54 years, it has been my privilege to train students from ages 6 to 80, to work with the best karate instructors I could have ever imagined, and to develop lifelong friendships with so many of you. As I retire, I wish each of you the very best, and I am so grateful for the opportunity you gave me to be a part of your life. May your life ahead be filled with great accomplishments, joy, and precious memories." Tim Golby

Thank you to everyone for your kind birthday wishes and greetings!

Happy 80th Birthday to Grandmaster Tim Golby, celebrating a milestone year and his retirement after 54 years as the proud owner of Tracy’s Karate in Kirkwood! Congratulations!

Congratulations Aveline on your Orange Belt!! That was one of the best Orange Belt Test I've seen!!!!

Congratulations Parker on your Orange Belt!!! It was a great test.