I am originally from a small town called Leitchfield....about 105 miles east of Paducah. Use to be a Cards fan and am now a Nationals fan...and of course a die-hard Redskins fan.
What part of Missouri are you at. I know there are a couple of Uechi-ryu (my style) dojos in the St. Louis area that I am sure would be helpful in exposing you to other styles.