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Shou Shu Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Moorhead, Minnesota

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  • 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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
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  • Website & schedule shoushufm.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (218) 512-0142

Hours

Monday 5:30–8 PM
Tuesday 5:30–8 PM
Wednesday 5:30–8 PM
Thursday 5:30–8 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Shou Shu Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 14 mentions

“For kids, what happens if bullies do not stop when confronted, they may try to bully them and get physical with your kids.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“Alexis is flexible with scheduling and even offers private lessons.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 7 mentions

“Kids learn valuable things like interactions with others, self defense, responsibility, discipline and respect.”

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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 Shou Shu Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥋 Jiu-Jitsu

“I’ve been coaching jiu jitsu at Sho shu for over a year and am greatly impressed with Coach Alexis’s ability to cultivate and maintain great students at her gym.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 7 mentions

“Kids learn valuable things like interactions with others, self defense, responsibility, discipline and respect.”

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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 13 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 4 mentions

“It is so beneficial to have an outlet to channel all that energy into positive, respectful behavior, and also to gain life skills and lessons.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Our son has gained self-confidence, leadership skills, self defense skills, and learned countless techniques.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Our son has gained self-confidence, leadership skills, self defense skills, and learned countless techniques.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 11 mentions

“Kids learn valuable things like interactions with others, self defense, responsibility, discipline and respect.”

From the reviews

My daughter's started here this past month. Several lessons are being taught to them simultaneously without them knowing. Discipline, focus, respect, self-defense, honor, tradition, teamwork and self-reliance.

★★★★★ — Paul, Jun 2019

Shou Shu Martial Arts is the best self defense you can every take! I have been with them since November 2017. Most of the techniques that you are doing are real life scenarios. What to do when an aggressive person attacks you? What to do if the choke you? What happens if they put you in a headlock?

★★★★★ — Monica, Oct 2018

Love this place. If your looking for more then just karate you cant ask for a better place then Shou Shu martial arts, my son has learned more than just self defense and has grown immensely as a young man. They teach humility, respect, and honor. My sons self confidence has grown so much with Shifu Alexis and team.

★★★★★ — Jen, Aug 2022

Our son has been with Alexis and her team for going on 4 years. Our son has gained self-confidence, leadership skills, self defense skills, and learned countless techniques. He has made friendships and bonds with students and teachers alike. Alexis is flexible with scheduling and even offers private lessons.

★★★★★ — Ginna, Aug 2022

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Your first Karate class at Shou Shu 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 Shou Shu Martial Arts

900 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN56560

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