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American Karate Studio
5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Karate dojo in New Hope, Minnesota
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule americankaratestudio.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 612-562-9976
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“All 3 of my kids really enjoy going to karate and I love participating with my kids and creating these memories together while learning valuable self defense skills!”
“He was not impressed and got bored with their beginner class.”
“They're not only getting a great workout and learning self-defense, but they're also building valuable life skills and confidence that will stay with them for years to come.”
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“They're not only getting a great workout and learning self-defense, but they're also building valuable life skills and confidence that will stay with them for years to come.”
What students say
“The American Karate Studio in New Hope has some of the most amazing instructors who are kind, knowledgeably, and so accommodating!”
“All the instructors and members have been friendly, kind and helpful in welcoming our 8 year old to the studio.”
“All the instructors and members have been friendly, kind and helpful in welcoming our 8 year old to the studio.”
“All 3 of my kids really enjoy going to karate and I love participating with my kids and creating these memories together while learning valuable self defense skills!”
“They're not only getting a great workout and learning self-defense, but they're also building valuable life skills and confidence that will stay with them for years to come.”
From the reviews
Enrolling our kids at American Karate Studio has been one of the best decisions we’ve ever made! They're not only getting a great workout and learning self-defense, but they're also building valuable life skills and confidence that will stay with them for years to come. The instructors are amazing too!
Our family joined AKS in New Hope a couple of months ago and we all really enjoy it! The instructors are great and tailor their lessons to individual needs and skill levels.
My son has been attending AKS for about 6 months now, and we've had a great experience so far. The instructors are kind and encouraging. The atmosphere at the studio is always welcoming and it really feels like a supportive community. Definitely recommend for any families looking to get into martial arts!
I stumbled upon this place by chance while looking into somewhere to bring my kids for karate. I am so happy I did, the community that this place builds is incredible. As a mom I was excited to get my kids into some sort of activity but after a few months now I have joined also.
New to Karate? Start at American Karate Studio
American Karate Studio comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at American Karate Studio
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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