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National Karate Schools
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Hopkins, Minnesota
Long-standing chain providing martial arts training for all ages & skill levels.
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 (ages 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule hopkinskarate.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 952-546-3002
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been going to Hopkins National Karate School for over three years now and the level of instruction is amazing.”
“With several karate championships under their belts-- as individuals and as a team--it is good to know they have plenty of experience in sparring and in forms.”
“I highly recommend this school from anyone with kids , to adults looking to learn real self defense .”
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“I highly recommend this school from anyone with kids , to adults looking to learn real self defense .”
What students say
“Great instructors that are especially great with children!”
“This school also feels like a second family to me since they have given my son great confidence and a wonderful sense of achievement.”
“This school also feels like a second family to me since they have given my son great confidence and a wonderful sense of achievement.”
“This school also feels like a second family to me since they have given my son great confidence and a wonderful sense of achievement.”
From the reviews
My son has been going to Hopkins National Karate School for over three years now and the level of instruction is amazing. With several karate championships under their belts-- as individuals and as a team--it is good to know they have plenty of experience in sparring and in forms.
Mindful of different age groups also very friendly across-the-board great place to take your kids not as you know a babysitter to drop off and go do things but to sit and watch them progress through the training that is provided very knowledgeable staff and pleasant.
I’m a red belt in this school and you really get this sense of community when you’re there :)
Great school that respects the tradition and art of Karate. Outstanding instructors that are passionately committed to education. Amazing environment that fosters growth. My son loves it, he feels safe, and is motivated to succeed because of this dynamic team.
New to Karate? Start at National Karate Schools
National Karate Schools 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 National Karate Schools
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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