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Hive Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Minneapolis, 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 hivemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 651-395-8634
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The positive and supportive vibe of all the instructors is really evident in how much the kids love attending and how great they feel after a class.”
“The karate skills taught are just the tip of the iceberg as so many great life long fitness and self-defense techniques have been a part of the instruction.”
Other martial arts here
“Great karate school for kids to learn Taekwondo with knowledgeable teacher Mr, Aaron & Mr, F.”
“The karate skills taught are just the tip of the iceberg as so many great life long fitness and self-defense techniques have been a part of the instruction.”
What students say
“UPDATE: It's been a year now and Hive has continued to provide excellent instruction during an extremely difficult environment.”
“The positive and supportive vibe of all the instructors is really evident in how much the kids love attending and how great they feel after a class.”
“The karate skills taught are just the tip of the iceberg as so many great life long fitness and self-defense techniques have been a part of the instruction.”
“The positive and supportive vibe of all the instructors is really evident in how much the kids love attending and how great they feel after a class.”
“They also teach them to be respectful of their peers and parents which is a great deal for us.”
“They all have endless patience and treat the children with respect and compassion while appropriately demanding respect and good listening/focus at all times.”
From the reviews
Great karate school for kids to learn Taekwondo with knowledgeable teacher Mr, Aaron & Mr, F. Kids of all ages will learn / discipline / focus body & mind / Self-Defense.
The staff here is really great. My 5 year old daughter has really enjoyed taking martial arts lessons and is improving quickly. They are very respectful with great communication and positivity.
My daughter has been doing karate here since the school opened (actually before that as they started with classes through the after-school program). She is now a black belt and still going. The teachers are dedicated and the prices are reasonable; the classes are very inclusive.
Really great staff. Great with kids. Teach life lessons along with self-confidence and self-defense. Very diverse cliental. I'm told that the brand name "Hive" was chosen because of the owner's commitment to community and lifting each other up. I'm on board with that mission.
New to Karate? Start at Hive Martial Arts
Hive 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 Hive 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.
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