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Dojo Karate - Medina

4.9 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Medina, Minnesota

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  • 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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
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  • Website & schedule dojokarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (763) 478-4968

Hours

Monday 4–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM
Friday 4–7 PM
Saturday 10 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Dojo Karate - Medina, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 21 mentions

“they expect respect and it is such a great experience for our two young kids to have the discipline they get from karate!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“Focus on More Than Just Self-Defense: While self-defense skills are important, Dojo Karate Medina goes beyond that.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Dojo Karate - Medina — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo

“We have tried a TKD school before and did not like the atmosphere and the teachers so we were a little skeptical when we started but I am happy that my family is with Dojo Karate.”

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🥊 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“My 5 year old son has been enrolled for just over a year and I take the evening kickboxing classes.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“Focus on More Than Just Self-Defense: While self-defense skills are important, Dojo Karate Medina goes beyond that.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 68 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“They've always had great instructors and they've learned quite a bit about karate.”

friendly, respectful dojo 8 mentions

“Lefavor are amazing at what they do and they lead a talented group of instructors and assistants who are very supportive and give each student the personalized attention they need.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“We have watched our daughter's confidence, discipline, respect, leadership and teamwork skills improve dramatically.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 41 mentions

“Most importantly, they teach great values in addition to karate - reinforcing the importance of hard work, respect, gratefulness, etc.”

From the reviews

Since Dojo opened in Medina well over a decade ago, I have been both a parent to a student, and a student there myself. My daughter started karate there when she first started kindergarten, and continued though middle school.

★★★★★ — Brian, Feb 2024

We have two kids enrolled at Dojo Karate (3 and 5) and we are thrilled with it. They are learning to control their bodies, learning in a group setting, and practicing respect and discipline. They love training and practicing and the games that are played in class.

★★★★★ — Stephen, Mar 2024

My 5 year old son has been enrolled for just over a year and I take the evening kickboxing classes. Fantastic people at this Dojo all around. Love the instructors. They’ve done a great job at creating a family like environment while keeping focus on excellence in training and instruction.

★★★★★ — Mike, Apr 2024

Dojo Karate - Medina is fantastic. Our daughter started coming to Dojo Karate - Medina after she was invited to a birthday party here. After a 30-day trial period, our daughter began her martial arts journey.

★★★★★ — Brad, Feb 2020

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Your first Karate class at Dojo Karate - Medina

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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Dojo Karate - Medina

212 Clydesdale Trail Ste 1020, Medina, MN55340

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