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Japan Karate-do Genbu-kai of Minnesota

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Winona, Minnesota

Karate dojo Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
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  • Website & schedule mnkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 507-452-5009

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 12–1 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday 12–1 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 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 Japan Karate-do Genbu-kai of Minnesota, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 5 mentions

“My kids and I have been members for 5+ years and I'm always amazed at the quality of training, the excellent role models, and the community spirit.”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

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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 Japan Karate-do Genbu-kai of Minnesota — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

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 10 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 4 mentions

“Our family has been a member of the dojo for 10 years and it has been the best experience!”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 5 mentions

“Confidence, discipline, respect, coordination, are just a few of the benefits our boys have gained from being trained at the dojo.”

From the reviews

Our family has been a member of the dojo for 10 years and it has been the best experience! Confidence, discipline, respect, coordination, are just a few of the benefits our boys have gained from being trained at the dojo. I can't thank Sensei and all the instructors enough for their hard work and example!

★★★★★ — Peter, Mar 2020

Friendly, wonderful people who really care about kids and their families. My son trained twice a week for 8 years from the age of 6. Sensei Speck and his team helped to make him into the strong, confident person he is today. I highly recommend the Genbu-Kai dojo.

★★★★★ — Peter, Mar 2020

Through Genbu-Kai I have improved my physical wellness, learned practical self-defense, and have become part of a wonderful group of individuals dedicated to bettering people through martial arts. I highly recommend Genbu-Kai MN for people of all ages.

★★★★★ — Ann, Oct 2024

This is the best place to practice Karate. It has an amazing community with excellent people and fantastic teachers. What makes it so truly special is that everyone I've met shows up because they're passionate people working every day to get a little bit better, a little bit stronger, and perhaps, if we're lucky, a…

★★★★★ — Cate, Mar 2026

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Your first Karate class at Japan Karate-do Genbu-kai of Minnesota

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 Japan Karate-do Genbu-kai of Minnesota

121 W 3rd St, Winona, MN55987

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