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Samurai ATA Family Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 129 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Prior Lake, Minnesota

Karate dojo Affiliated Kids & teens

Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.

Friendly karate school emphasizing self-defense and self-esteem training for kids and adults.

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule singewaldsata.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 612-457-5541

Hours

Monday 11 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am–9:30 pm
Thursday 9 am–9:30 pm
Friday 11 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 8 am–2:30 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 Samurai ATA Family Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 20 mentions

“The instructors are so great with the kids, and a very important part of the lessons revolve around important life lessons such as safety, discipline, and honesty.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“What really drew me to ATA was their work on self defense, confidence building and also life lessons that supports and reinforces what parents are trying to achieve at home.”

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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 Samurai ATA Family Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo 3 mentions

“I love that not only do they teach taekwondo but also behavioral skills like discipline, honesty, self esteem, and respect.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“What really drew me to ATA was their work on self defense, confidence building and also life lessons that supports and reinforces what parents are trying to achieve at home.”

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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 129 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“They are accessible to a beginner like me, but also challege the very experienced.”

friendly, respectful dojo 5 mentions

“The classes are upbeat, a very friendly environment with a strong emphasis on respect of yourself and others.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Our daughter struggles with confidence and anxiety.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions
builds confidence, discipline & respect 29 mentions

“The instructors are so great with the kids, and a very important part of the lessons revolve around important life lessons such as safety, discipline, and honesty.”

From the reviews

We recently enrolled our 7 year old in the Tiger's program here at Singewald's ATA in Prior Lake. I have no prior experience with martial arts, but we came to a safety seminar and I was blown away by how they treated the kids and the content of their lesson and completely skipped the trial and signed up for a full…

★★★★★ — Kevin, Nov 2021

We started at ATA because my 6 year old was struggling with behavioral issues. This was the best decision! It's a great program for him. He loves it, is working so hard on attitude and is enjoying learning all the skills. Our daughter struggles with confidence and anxiety.

★★★★★ — Melissa, Mar 2018

I wish we would have come earlier. They teach martial arts but I was more impressed that they teach discipline, respect, responsibility, leadership and so much more. They make a very positive learning environment and still push the kids. The staff is incredible and you will not be disappointed.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Feb 2026

The Singewald's and all of their instructors are absolutely amazing to work with. They take the time to get to know each and every one of their students and work with parents to make sure that your child gets the most out of each class.

★★★★★ — Mandy, Mar 2018

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Your first Karate class at Samurai ATA Family Martial Arts

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 Samurai ATA Family Martial Arts

5500 Cottonwood Ln SE, Prior Lake, MN55372

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