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Shotokan Karate MN
4.9 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Part of Shotokan Karate (JKA)
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.
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule shotokankaratemn.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 612-870-1795
Hours
| Monday | 4:45–7:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am–1:15 pm, 5:15–6:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:15–7:45 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am–1:15 pm, 5:15–6:45 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:45 am–1:15 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Children learn discipline while getting a good workout and staying active.”
“There is a large cadre of black belts that assist less experienced students through all levels.”
“Classes are a mix of young children, teens, young adults, and seniors.”
“The teachers are committed to the art of traditional karate, which is excellent for fitness, self-defense and increased self-confidence.”
Other martial arts here
“I picked up scuba diving, Taekwondo, long distance running, weightlifting, Brazilian jujitsu, kickboxing, rock climbing, horseback riding, skiing, and so much more.”
“I picked up scuba diving, Taekwondo, long distance running, weightlifting, Brazilian jujitsu, kickboxing, rock climbing, horseback riding, skiing, and so much more.”
“The teachers are committed to the art of traditional karate, which is excellent for fitness, self-defense and increased self-confidence.”
What students say
“There is a large cadre of black belts that assist less experienced students through all levels.”
“There are classes for all ages and levels, with a welcoming atmosphere.”
“I picked up scuba diving, Taekwondo, long distance running, weightlifting, Brazilian jujitsu, kickboxing, rock climbing, horseback riding, skiing, and so much more.”
“The teachers are committed to the art of traditional karate, which is excellent for fitness, self-defense and increased self-confidence.”
“The teachers are committed to the art of traditional karate, which is excellent for fitness, self-defense and increased self-confidence.”
From the reviews
This is traditional Karate! Classes are a mix of young children, teens, young adults, and seniors. Shotokan Karate is accessible to most. This school hosts a deep pool of seasoned students. Beginner classes start with simple techniques, before building up on that foundation.
I started karate while I was in high school. I absolutely loved it. I loved the physical and mental challenges it put on me, and I blossomed. I also joined a community in which I felt safe enough to know it was okay to fail. It was the best part of my teen years.
There’s a true Japanese Karate . Roots that go back to the original in Japan. Challenging fun great conditioning
This is an incredible dojo for students of all ages and abilities. Adults can get a very good workout while learning how to use your body to create powerful techniques. Children learn discipline while getting a good workout and staying active.
New to Karate? Start at Shotokan Karate MN
Shotokan Karate MN comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Shotokan Karate MN
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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