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Kodokan-Seiler Karate-do Minnesota
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lakeville, Minnesota
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kodokan-seiler.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 952-769-7854
Hours
| Monday | 7:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7:30–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
What students say
“As a practitioner with over 38 years of training in Shorin-ryu, I’ve had the privilege of training with Don Seiler in many settings, both in the U.”
“The class environment he fosters is one of respect, focus, and positivity, where students feel both challenged and supported.”
From the reviews
Training at Kodokan Seiler Dojo is truly an exceptional experience, and I cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone interested in Karate. As a practitioner with over 38 years of training in Shorin-ryu, I’ve had the privilege of training with Don Seiler in many settings, both in the U.S.
Don Seiler is an exceptional karate instructor whose depth of knowledge, technical precision, and unwavering dedication to the art of karate are evident in every class. He teaches with patience, clarity, and genuine enthusiasm. Each lesson is purposeful and thoughtfully structured, and delivered with care.
Your first Karate class at Kodokan-Seiler Karate-do 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.
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