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National Karate Academy of Martial Arts Cottage Grove
4.9 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Long-standing chain providing martial arts training for all ages & skill levels.
Plan your first class
- 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 (ages 4–18) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule nationalkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (651) 769-0088
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter is always looking forward for her karate classes here!”
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What students say
“All the instructors are very friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable.”
“The instructors are very thorough, patient, and detail oriented.”
“My son and I love this school.”
“When tournament time comes (during non Covid times!”
From the reviews
My kids, my husband, and I all practice martial arts here. The instructors are very thorough, patient, and detail oriented. I recommend this location to everyone! When tournament time comes (during non Covid times!) we have always felt very prepared as well. We have a shelf of trophies to prove it!
My son and I love this school. Excellent staff that are great instructors and martial artists.
My daughter is always looking forward for her karate classes here! All the instructors are very friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. :)
Your first Karate class at National Karate Academy of Martial Arts Cottage Grove
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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