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Dojo Karate - Minnetonka
4.8 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Minnetonka, 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dojokarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 952-495-0408
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have seen so many kids grow into leaders, gain confidence, fall in love with the art and excel in their other sports and passions because of the martial arts.”
“The instructors are very knowledgeable and have a great ability to bring out the best in children of all levels and abilities.”
“There are plenty of those, as well as weapons and sparring training.”
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What students say
“Master Cote was a great leader for the kids and she genuinely cared about her students.”
“They were very welcoming with J, in fact, it was the first thing he said about Dojo is that he feels welcomed and safe to give martial arts a try.”
“As a black belt, I can confidently say that this dojo has provided me with exceptional instruction and a supportive community throughout my training journey.”
“I love how they instilled discipline, hard work and motivation into my son! I also love that they work on instilling strong personality skills outside of karate, i.”
“We are also hoping that we can pie Master z in the face before the tournament and a couple of weeks!”
“I have seen so many kids grow into leaders, gain confidence, fall in love with the art and excel in their other sports and passions because of the martial arts.”
From the reviews
My daughter is a student at DOJO and has loved learning and participating in classes. Master Cote and Master Zapeta and the other instructors have been so natural at accommodating her special needs and encouraging her to listen, follow directions and do her best.
My son randomly said one day he wanted to do karate. After looking at a lot of reviews, I saw that Dojo Minnetonka was offering four classes with uniform for a great deal. We signed up and he's been doing it for almost 3 years now. The Masters and teachers are incredible and are so good with the kids.
Man, oh man, does my son love Dojo Karate! He started with the first four lessons and uniform, and now my son just celebrated his third year at the Dojo! All of the instructors are so great with kids of all ages, both on and off the spectrum.
My son has been with Dojo since he was 4. He is 7 and is an advanced red belt now and LOVES it! His favorite is sparring! Dojo has made him so confident in everything he does. Great instructors and just an overall great martial arts school!
New to Karate? Start at Dojo Karate - Minnetonka
Dojo Karate - Minnetonka 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 Dojo Karate - Minnetonka
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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