Midwest Karate Association Inc

Jan 2024

I have trained at Midwest Karate (Art of the empty hand) for several years ever since graduating from the University of Minesota under Sinsai Fusaro( in 1973 where he taught). When the dojo opened at Dayton's Bluff, I continued to train under Sinsai Forest,Joe, and Anita. The oraganization has a strong reputation for integrity, flexible class schedules, and reasonable rates. As Master Ginchin Funakoshi stated in the preface to his 1975 book,"Karate-Do, My Way of Life," Karate-do is not merely a sport that teaches self defense blocks, strikes, and kicks but a continued training discipline that promotes strong mind/body to help provide a defense against illness and disease as well. Thanks to his devotion to Karate-do, he never had to take medicne or consult a physician. Shotokan karate's traditional training system of stretching, basics, kata, and kumite (sparring) provides an outstanding opportunity to gain self confidence, strength and balance to feel more comfortable in any self defense situation that may arise. Tom Wiblishauser

Apr 2022

I Used To Train Here and Now I'm doing MMA, The Karate Here is Real Karate from Okinawa , Sensei Fusaro who Started Midwest Karate Trained under Hideo Nishiyama a Direct Student of The Creator of Shotokan Gichin Funakoshi.Shotokan karate is Effective and Been Proven in The UFC By Lyoto Machida .If you want To Begin You're Martial arts Training Start at Midwest Karate.

Sep 2015

I'm normally not one to write reviews, but I want everyone to know that Midwest Karate Association's yoga classes are Saint Paul's BEST KEPT SECRET. The drop-in rate is only $8, and you get instruction from a wonderful woman who cares very deeply about the practice and has studied for many years. Classes are small and friendly, and Anita makes an effort to learn everyone's name and if they have any long standing ailments. This is truly what yoga is all about and supports the idea that yoga is for every person and everybody, and not just for those who can afford to spend hundreds of dollars a month at expensive studios. Please, please visit Midwest Karate Association and support these wonderful yoga classes!