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National Karate
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Woodbury, 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 4–18) — 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
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- Website & schedule nationalkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 651-731-5411
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Always amazed by the structure of the lesson with multiple children of varying age levels and ability working together and learning from one another.”
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What students say
“We have met a great group of people that makeup the Woodbury NK family, so if you have every wanted to challenge yourself or your children, check them out.”
“You will receive a great foundation of the basics here and they help you achieve your goal no matter what belt level you want to achieve.”
“Before joining, my son had little self confidence and talked so quietly.”
“They don't just teach you how to kick and punch—they help you build real confidence, focus, and discipline that carries over into every other part of your life.”
From the reviews
We absolutely LOVE Woodbury National Karate. Before joining, my son had little self confidence and talked so quietly. He is a totally different kid now and it has only been just over 6 months. The teachers are great with the kids and very patient.
My 9 year old has been going for about a year and we are very happy with their program. She loves the teachers and the classes. We go 3-4 times a week and are really happy we found National Karate. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a healthy and educational activity for their children.
I would have given more than 5 but that's the max I could give. An amazing place with such dedicated coaches. Mrs Aburto and Mrs Baron are out of the world. I have been to another Karate school and my kid was just lost in the crowd.
If you want to learn Karate, this is a great place no matter your age. You will receive a great foundation of the basics here and they help you achieve your goal no matter what belt level you want to achieve. Just a warning, karate is addicting, once one member of the family starts others want to join in.
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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