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Bad Ace Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Minot, North Dakota
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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 (ages 2–17) — 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 badacemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (701) 839-9860
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 3–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has attended Moore's for two years now and I have seen her go from meek and unsure to confident and strong.”
“Learning solid self-defense skills has been the most empowering thing I've ever done.”
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“Learning solid self-defense skills has been the most empowering thing I've ever done.”
What students say
“I love this gym my whole family trains here, we have a 15 year old girl who suffered from very bad anxiety and depression.”
From the reviews
My kids and I have been training at Moore's karate for the past 5 years. We couldn't be happier! I think of the self defense skills we learn like homeowners insurance. You never want to file a claim, but you're sure glad you had it if you need it.
My boys have been going to Moore's for over 2 years. Rodger makes it a fun learning experience for all. Not only do they learn how to defend themselves they also learn self respect, resilience, integrity, and many more important aspects of becoming a successful person. I would recommend anyone to join the classes.
My children and I have been training at Moore's Martial Arts for the last 6 years. Learning solid self-defense skills has been the most empowering thing I've ever done. I can't say enough about the quality of instruction there and the life-saving, real world skills that are taught every day!
I love this gym my whole family trains here, we have a 15 year old girl who suffered from very bad anxiety and depression. We started her here and it has changed her life for the better. Her anxiety is so much better, depression is pretty much gone. This gym is like a second family to us.
New to Karate? Start at Bad Ace Martial Arts
Bad Ace Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. 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 Bad Ace Martial Arts
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.