I discovered MKG West around 4 years ago and have been a regular student since. I was looking for a…read moreschool that taught something a little different as I had already studied Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Tai Chi, Aikido and several other arts. MKG West offers Kali, Panantukan, Jun Fan, Jeet Kune Do (see Bruce Lee), Muay Thai, Kickboxing and self defense classes. Both Mike and Greg are excellent instructors who show great skill in easily explaining and demonstrating techniques yet allowing you to progress at your own pace. There is no hard sell; "give us $$$ and we guarantee you a (color) belt". This is more traditional master-student style instruction but in an exceptionally friendly environment. Since progressing in Kali I have also enjoyed both the Kickboxing and Muay Thai classes; after studying at several of the top Martial Art schools in the twin cities I am amazed at how much harder people work in these classes. It's a real workout! I highly recommend this school for anyone looking to study unique martial arts or simply to add to their existing skills.

From the owner: We are a premier martial arts school specializing in teaching kickboxing, muay thai, kali,…read morepanantukan and other martial arts classes, including women's self defense

I had twin boys, aged 9 that attended Dojo Karate Waconia/Minnetonka for about 2 1/2 years. They…read morewere very disappointed that they had to dis-enroll for Covid related reasons. I wanted to share what we liked about Dojo and why we'll miss it: 1. Any great experience starts with great people. Master Cote was a great leader for the kids and she genuinely cared about her students. 2. Master Cote has produced some amazing athletes. My kids were always impressed by the abilities of the older kids. I don't think they'll ever stop talking about the time one student did a backflip. 3. Both of my boys absolutely loved the head instructor. He had great patience with all the kids and seemed like one of the most trustworthy people I've ever met. 4. I thought the pricing was extremely fair and Master Cote very easy to work with in regards to tuition. 5. My kids really enjoyed the Dojo tournaments and I thought they were very well run. Something I didn't think about when we started is, because of the size of Dojo with their multiple locations, they are able to put on large events like that. 6. I always like the different community focused initiatives that Dojo participated in. Food drives and school supply drives were great ways to engage the kids; and Dojo always had a special event to show their appreciate for the kids. Those are just some of the reasons that quickly come to mind. We're disappointed that it had to end, but my boys still walk around the house doing their moves.

From the owner: Dojo Karate Minnetonka teaches westernized Korean Tae Kwon Do, or American Karate. Located in…read moreMinnetonka MN, we make it convenient for families around the Twin Cities to practice Karate together. Our focus is on the success of each of our students, ranging from preschoolers to adults with classes uniquely designed to meet needs & abilities of each student, ensuring their success through exercise, self-discipline, mutual respect & positive reinforcement. Our passion lies in watching our students become lifelong martial arts participants and reaching their highest potential. Each student has the opportunity to advance through the various belt ranks to reach the ultimate goal - the Black Belt. Dojo Karate encourages student advancements through goal-setting, leadership development, character development and healthy competition. Each instructor strongly believes in creating "champions in life" along with champions in Karate. We have found that our programs encourage healthy lifestyles, fitness goals, builds self-confidence, motivation & focus. Our families know that it takes dedication & hard work to achieve a "Black Belt in Life." We instill the philosophy that Karate can be practiced for exercise and self-defense, but also assists those that may be experiencing bullying, attention disorders, fatigue syndromes or low self-esteem by teaching them how to handle each situation in a non-violent, concentrated manner...

Convenient location in south Minneapolis, very easy to find but depending on the time of day,…read moreparking can be scarce. Love the atmosphere though and the teachers are really invested and care about the progress and art of karate. I've enjoyed watching them as well as my kids grow over the last few months. I appreciate the variety, effort and enthusiasm they bring!

Wonderful instruction here for all levels of karate students. Ms. Lemon does a wonderful job of…read moreunderstanding the goals of each student as in individual and then helping them to reach those goals.

Mr Firouzi, Ms Ohnesorge and the rest of the staff at National Karate do a fantastic job of…read moreteaching kids the all-round skills that come with Karate. It's done in a fun, constructive and positive atmosphere. Each kid can make tangible, measurable progress on a regular basis. There is a great blend of discipline and fun, which really helps, especially if your child needs a little help with focus. Hamed and the other instructors will keep them on task but with casual redirection, so that they stay with the group. It's been a great experience for me and my son, and I would recommend this school to anyone, with kids of any age or ability.

I've been in the program over 8 years now and have loved every moment of it. All the instructors…read moreare very nice and make sure to give you individual help. You can also invest as much or as little time as you want whether you want to go everyday or once a week. A overall wonderful program that has benefited my life greatly can't imagine life without it.

If you don't give this 5 stars I will find you and make Chuck Norris look like a first grade bully…read more Rick, Diana, everyone there is the best at what they do. How do I know? I am a 42 year old old guy who started training, off and on, at Rick's since I was 18, and I am still in pretty good shape. Better than you probably, but you will have to head down there to find out. Every instructor there makes you fell comfortable with whatever level you find yourself. Rick is humble for a man and is one of the true pioneers in mixed martial arts.

This is a great place to learn self defense quickly and effectively…read more Rick Faye is a great instructor. He is personable, friendly, accommodating, and interested in the wellbeing of his students. There are no belts here. Most of the people here are completely fatal so everyone is polite. This is a teaching environment where people joy in helping others to learn. Many of the people here have been in special forces, work in SWAT, or extensive other training, so the whole Karate Kid Black Cobra syndrome of sport fighting is missing. Students here are not looking to prove something, so bring your humility and positive attitude and it will be returned to you. As mentioned on the webpage, arts that are in the school's repertoire include Muay Thai, Kali, Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do, Grappling, and Panantukan/Boxing.