Martial Arts Schools near Eagan

“What an encouraging and motivating environment for all who participate here!
Paul, Kellie, their boys and the student trainers are all such awesome individuals. This is a family run business and they make everyone feel as if they are part of the family.“

“My kiddo has been coming to Jiu Jitsu classes here for about a month now and I have nothing but great things to say about the dojo! All of the senseis are incredibly patient with often large classes of excited kids and they do a great job engaging with everyone on their own level. Even when redirections are needed, they’re done kindly and lovingly.

It can get a bit crowded at times but everyone makes room and they manage the classes beautifully!

Can’t recommend Grappler Station highly enough if you’ve got a kiddo who needs some kind of physical outlet but just hasn’t found their fit yet.“

“Great teachers, helping teach self defense and qualities for good people. I'm happy I found them“

“Our experience with Ultimate Martial Arts (UMA) has been fantastic! My daughter looks forward to her lessons each day, and it’s easy to see why. Not only does UMA teach all the cool martial arts techniques and postures, but they also focus on valuable life skills like routine, discipline, and calmness.

Each lesson is thoughtfully structured, and the instructors are incredibly skilled and patient, ensuring every child feels supported and encouraged. We’ve seen such a positive transformation in our daughter’s confidence and self-discipline, and we couldn’t be more pleased with our choice in UMA.

Highly recommend for anyone looking to enroll their child in a comprehensive, supportive martial arts program!“

“I just got of the phone with Steve and it was an amazing, informative and inspirational phone call that gets you ready for day one. ?? Can't wait. If you have questions about joining, call! You won't be disappointed!!!??“

“This is an awesome studio with smaller classes and they practice COVID precautions. This a great place for both kids and adults. Students gain endurance, speed and discipline. What a great place with extremely experienced instructors. I highly recommend Kor-Am to everyone wanting to improve themselves in both mind and body.“

“My entire family (two grade school kids, my husband, and me) have been going here for about six months, and it's really enriched our lives and improved our health. This school fosters community really well, and I feel like we're all in it together, helping each other pursue our goals.Personally speaking, I'm forty years old and have some chronic health issues. That I'm able to study martial arts with my family alongside twenty-year-old men in peak health speaks to this school's ability to encourage people to grow from wherever they are in life. It has also been a blast learning martial arts as a family (a feat only allowed thanks to this school's pricing structure). I'm able to have fun with my kids while we learn, and sparring with my husband feels like date night.Having never studied martial arts before, I can't compare this place to anywhere else, but here are a few of the things I find striking...The school uses a volunteer format for their instructors. It helps keep the costs low--nowhere else I called could compete with their price--but it also creates a built in sense of comradery. Instructors teach for passion, not a paycheck, and have a personal investment in your success. The instructors rotate on different nights, and students are able to learn from multiple perspectives.Teachers are actively invested in your success regardless of your belt color, but they also care that your belt color *means* something. Students are not bumped up from level to level to make them feel good (you won't find any twelve-year-old black belts here), but as a signifier of knowledge and advancement. It makes this a great place to learn for both beginners and those who are already serious about martial arts.On one recent Thursday night, our two kids received focused instruction in self-defense from a four-time kickboxing world champion, while my husband and I went through our one-steps (a kind of belt-level-based series of movements) with the school's lead teacher. In the background, another black-belt helped students go through form. It all felt so personalized and thoughtful, and I feel privileged to be part of it.This place, in a strip mall basement with aging carpet, is a hidden gem. Give it a try.“

“We have twin boys going to Kindergarten in Richfield. We looked at *lots* of after-school options and are so glad we went with Hwa Rang Do. The kids enjoy getting better at martial arts — it's so fun to see them practicing their moves at home, and they felt so proud when they graduated to the next belt color. And the portion of the program that isn't martial arts is exactly what we wanted in an after-school program: the instructors are great with the kids, and find a balance between letting them goof off and get out energy and keeping the environment calm and organized. Every time we pick up the kids they're in the middle of some creative new art or craft, from making gingerbread houses to making their own "swords" from cardboard to beading and sculpting. I really like the physical space too — lots of board games, art supplies, and books, as well as foosball, an aquarium, and couches to just hang out. We highly recommend this program! Thanks to all the staff!“

“This place is amazing. Great with kids. Amazing at incorporating home life into the program.“

“I dropped in a few Saterday's here and there. I explained that I live a long ways away. they have the friendliest staff. The wealth of their instructors in mind blowing. So many disciplines taught there to learn.“

“The environment here is about more than learning TKD. The instructors emphasize attributes that kids and adults can apply across so many scenarios. Mr. Johnson demonstrates respect and care for each student that comes through his doors. Would recommend to anyone who wants well rounded martial arts training.“