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USA Karate Shakopee
5 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Shakopee, Minnesota
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
- 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule usakarateshakopee.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 952-233-5323
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My mother, my brother and my son have all attended - my son from the Super Kids program, and now into Phase I - and I can only highly recommend it.”
“Now my son and I take adult classes together, which is an incredible experience and great bonding and together time with my son.”
“Not only does he provide top-notch instruction on self-defense, but he also has a great sense of humor—his jokes keep the kids entertained while they’re learning.”
“For older beginners, he runs a great program which keeps them interested and learning new things each week.”
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“Not only does he provide top-notch instruction on self-defense, but he also has a great sense of humor—his jokes keep the kids entertained while they’re learning.”
What students say
“He is an excellent teacher with immense patience and he works with the kids beyond physical skills to also teach important life lessons and mental training.”
“We also appreciate the flexible class scheduling that allows our family to participate in other activities without missing out on karate.”
“Our main goal was to provide some more structure for our son in preparation for kindergarten and the Super Kids class has done a fantastic job at doing that.”
“Roell is an experienced, professional, supportive and kind person who wants to help each child build their confidence in a safe, and encouraging environment.”
From the reviews
My 4 year old attends the Super Kids class here and loves it. Mr. Roell is a great instructor and my son respects him. After seeing how much my son likes to practice here I joined the adult class myself. I enjoy the diversity here among students and look forward to training with Mr. Roell
All three of our children have enjoyed their classes at USA Karate. We have seen all of them gain discipline, focus and confidence as well as physical skills all while having fun! We also appreciate the flexible class scheduling that allows our family to participate in other activities without missing out on karate.
Master Roell is excellent with the kids!! He makes sure every child is included, stays engaged and uses creative ways to keep the kids focused and on task. As a parent I love that the classes not only give my child instruction in self-defense, but also reinforce the importance of concepts such as being respectful to…
Mr. Roell's USA Karate has been a wonderful experience for my 9-year-old daughter. Over the past year, the center's strong emphasis on discipline, respect, and focus has not only helped her develop essential life skills but also made it a place she genuinely looks forward to attending.
New to Karate? Start at USA Karate Shakopee
USA Karate Shakopee 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 USA Karate Shakopee
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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