Martial Arts Schools near Edina

“Great gym for a drop in! Great home gym! Very respectful, I appreciate them for letting me train while here for work.“

“Love this place! I studied in Korea and am so happy I found this dojong for my boys here in the states. Great teaching staff!!!“

“Joined about 2 months ago. The instructors are very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. If I didn’t understand something they would break it down in a way I would understand. Bodie has been a huge inspiration for me and really has a passion for what he does. If you’re looking for a supportive community of like minded people who are all trying to learn and grow. This is the gym for you.“

“This school is warm, welcoming and teaches some fantastic skills. I learned a lot from just one class and I am excited to go back🔥“

“Whether you’re a beginner, an expert, or somewhere in between, come to MKG! I have taken Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes here for almost 2 years and can’t speak highly enough of the experience. The staff are welcoming and willing to help you with any questions! I have met the most wonderful people here. The price is worth it, you can go to unlimited classes and use the open gym for free weights each month. There are over 5 different types of martial arts classes you can take here so you WILL find something you like! This is the kind of gym where you don’t feel judged or intimidated by anyone. It’s also super women friendly! I have other women in my classes all the time which adds to the welcoming environment. If you love martial arts, or are just curious, stop by MKG!“

“My two girls love coming to class and the school has been welcoming and very beginner friendly. Lots of class options for our family and they’ve made friends. Overall we are grateful to the instructors for challenging our girls and maintaining a fun atmosphere where they can learn and grow alongside their peers.“

“Great instructors. Very supportive, engaging and helpful staff. I appreciate the variety of different coaching styles between the instructors.“

“We’ve had an amazing experience with this Taekwondo class! My 11-year-old and 5-year-old both attend, and the instructors are fantastic with kids of all ages. They’re patient, encouraging, and create a fun, structured environment.
My younger child is building focus and confidence, while my older one is growing stronger and more disciplined every week. We love the positive, family-friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“Great instructors and staffs. The Thrones are awesome. We love coming back to attend classes or karate camps here. The best karate school designs we ever came across!“

“I am special needs and this school was accommodating to my needs so i could still learn karate!“

“It was very informative and I looked the energy of the place will be making this a continued place to take my child“

“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!!!??“

“I came to Twin Cities T’ai Chi seeking a practice that would help me with emotional and physical processing of a year filled with challenging life events. I got that and so much more.The instructors are knowledgeable and the studio members are warm and inviting. The studio itself is spacious and clean. There are folks with all sorts of different backgrounds, ages, and stories with what lead them to TCTC. I wasn’t expecting this but I ended up gaining a whole new community with fellow studio members and instructors that I love to see each week.If you’re seeking to bring a new practice and community into your life, Twin Cities T’ai Chi might be the perfect fit, as I discovered it was for me.Pro tips:1. Don’t be afraid when entering the building for the first time. The studio is a few floors up in an artists loft building with the doors to the street locked to the public. Arrive a little early to the class and there will be a friendly instructor to open the door and greet you when you arrive.2. Dress in layers and feel free to bring a small backpack. The space is toasty in the winter!3. You will get to work with different instructors each class. The variety is lovely and it creates a well rounded experience!“

“This is the place I would take my new comer the Da Jo is vary nice and clean the instructors are top notch thay work with an open heart.“

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

“I have personally never been, but I went to my local goodwill and found heeps of their clothing brand. Sweatpants, hoodies, sweatsuits, you name it. in plenty of different colours. I got a pair of the sweatpants and they are very comfortable!“

“Fantastic birthday party experience for my 4 year old son and his friends. Highly recomend!“

“I've trained at AKS for nearly 20 years. The first 10 years were as a child and teenager, where I was able to learn Tae Kwon Do and its associated behaviors of discipline, focus, persistence, and self-confidence. Moving back to the Minnetonka area many years later, I enrolled my 3 kids here and each have had the same physical and mental benefits I experienced. It has been amazing for my kids to train under the same instructor that I trained with in my youth. For myself, I thoroughly enjoy the continued journey in my TKD learning, and it's a great workout as well! I am so grateful for American Karate Studio!“

“I have been a student of Guro Chris McWethy for 3 years. He is a very good teacher who is very knowledgeable and a good communicator. The class is well organized and always interesting. I have learned real world basic and intermediate self defense techniques. There is also a lot of stick and some knife work. One night per week is sparring with padded sticks.“

“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.“

“Just spoke to an instructor now, this definitely seems like a place to enhance/hone your Qi, see ya Tuesday.“

“Also went here for platinum yoga (they share the space with USA karate!) we did a vinyasa style class, The instructor and owner Denae was so sweet and welcoming. My boyfriend and I do yoga occasionally but not enough to be called yogis, and she was very supportive when we tried new poses. They also offered modifications which was great! Such a cute community they have here but challenging class as well!!“