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National Karate Schools

5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Maple Grove, Minnesota

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team

Long-standing chain providing martial arts training for all ages & skill levels.

Plan your first class

  • 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 (763) 424-8868

Hours

Monday 4:30–9 PM
Tuesday 4:30–8 PM
Wednesday 4:30–8 PM
Thursday 4:30–8 PM
Friday 4:30–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–12 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 National Karate Schools, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 5 mentions

“The instructors are great with both kids and adults, teaching while having fun at the same time.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I'm very impressed by the dedicated staff who are patient and welcoming to new people who are curious about karate, or self-defense.”

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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 National Karate Schools — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing

“I was able to drop in for an open mat kickboxing class and had a blast, thanks guys!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I'm very impressed by the dedicated staff who are patient and welcoming to new people who are curious about karate, or self-defense.”

Other dojos that also teach self-defense →

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 20 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions
builds confidence, discipline & respect 3 mentions

“We’ve noticed improvement in focus, determination, coordination, and confidence as a result of the wonderful teachers here.”

From the reviews

My kid loves this place. As a parent I’ve noticed increased positive behaviors since he joined national karate. This place emphasizes on skills training while keeping it fun for the kids. We’ve noticed improvement in focus, determination, coordination, and confidence as a result of the wonderful teachers here.

★★★★★ — Uyen, May 2025

I've been attending classes here for years and they are simply the best. The instructors are great with both kids and adults, teaching while having fun at the same time. And the results speak for themselves...

★★★★★ — Cedric, May 2017

Absolutely great for kids and adults. Instructors are good about helping achieve proper technique while allowing for the mistakes made while learning. It's a great environment.

★★★★☆ — Krista, Jul 2012

Top level instructors and a talented friendly and competitive team of students. I was able to drop in for an open mat kickboxing class and had a blast, thanks guys!

★★★★★ — Daniel, Mar 2021

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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.

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 National Karate Schools

9464 Hemlock Ln N, Maple Grove, MN55369

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