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Task Karate

4.9 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Karate dojo in La Crosse, Wisconsin

Karate dojo Kids & teens

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
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  • Website & schedule taskkarateschool.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 608-781-8275

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 9:30–10:30 am, 4–9 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday 9:30–10:30 am, 4–9 pm
Friday 4–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 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 Task Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 18 mentions

“My children have learned karate forms and self-defense techniques, as well as general health and strength practices.”

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🐉 Little Dragons

“We have two 'little dragons' and Mr.”

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Teens

“T was my karate instructor when I was a teenager.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“My children have learned karate forms and self-defense techniques, as well as general health and strength practices.”

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🥋 Adult Karate

“The students in the adult classes and kids classes are all friendly and great training partners.”

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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 Task Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing

“Great Karate classes for all ages and Great Kickboxing classes for health and fitness!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“My children have learned karate forms and self-defense techniques, as well as general health and strength practices.”

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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 34 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 5 mentions

“He's taken a couple breaks for other sports and Mr T is very understanding and an amazing instructor.”

friendly, respectful dojo 7 mentions

“The students in the adult classes and kids classes are all friendly and great training partners.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“My children have learned karate forms and self-defense techniques, as well as general health and strength practices.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“The students in the adult classes and kids classes are all friendly and great training partners.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 16 mentions

“T, Ms Yehle, and all the instructors and helpers reinforce values of hard work, a positive attitude, and respect - and they make it fun too!”

From the reviews

The kids love Mr.T and have a desire to stay in the karate program all the way to black belt!

★★★★★ — Lisa, Feb 2021

My family has been going to TASK for about 5 years now and we love it. TASK is like a family and Mr. T is awesome at working with people of all ages and even helps people with disabilities learn martial arts. We have watched both our children grow in skill, discipline and self confidence.

★★★★★ — Wyatt, Feb 2016

Task Karate is a great Martial Arts studio. Mr. Thomson is a skilled instructor who cares about his students. I earned my black belt in Karate at Task and am proud to know that Mr. T made me work hard for it as opposed to just handing it to me. I'm currently taking Eskrima classes and enjoy them greatly.

★★★★★ — Kevin, Dec 2018

My two children and I attended Task Karate. The instruction was excellent. Mr. Thomson relates well to children of all ages and is willing to go the extra mile to make sure that they succeed. He teaches not only what it takes to be a great karate student and what it takes to succeed in other areas of their lives.

★★★★★ — Jim, Feb 2016

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Your first Karate class at Task 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.

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 Task Karate

1501 St Andrew St Suite 212, La Crosse, WI54603

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