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National Karate
4.8 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Karate dojo in St Cloud, 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
- 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 4–18) — 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 +1 320-251-4020
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are great teachers and my son and I enjoy classes, the instruction, and the great exercise.”
“We have been going for over 7 years and couldn’t ask for a better place for our kids to learn karate and self-defense.”
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“We have been going for over 7 years and couldn’t ask for a better place for our kids to learn karate and self-defense.”
What students say
“The teachers are great with the kids, they teach discipline and respect and the kids learn so fast.”
From the reviews
Thank you everyone at Saint Cloud National Karate. My son and I have absolutely no complaints. From the first day everyone there the entire staff were very helpful and friendly and kind, especially Becky.
National Karate has been great for my kids. The teachers are phenomenal! They have two sites in the St.Cloud area that allow for families to have flexibility in getting the kids to their classes. We have been going for over 7 years and couldn’t ask for a better place for our kids to learn karate and self-defense.
Thank you to Becky for coming to Rapids Alterations and teaching us a bit about self defense. The class was great, the instructor fabulous and the defense information and techniques priceless. Thank you for helping us be safer.
We love national karate! The teachers are great with the kids, they teach discipline and respect and the kids learn so fast. My daughter is always looking forward to her next class.
New to Karate? Start at National Karate
National Karate 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
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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