Martial Arts Schools near St. Louis Park

“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.“

“It's been a wonderful experience for all the kids at the class. Lots of fun, learning and excel at the same time!“

“My kids and I have been going to MKG for over a year now. We tried a few other places before deciding on MKG. I was specifically looking for a place that had great coaching and skill development for youth. The youth coaches are fantastic and the curriculum hits on a lot of different skills and has both cardio and strength training components. The coaches are responsive, skilled, and create an environment of focused learning and fun for all levels. My kids like to practice their kali stick patterns together at home for fun without being asked. Also, the gym itself is very inclusive. I take an adult class while my kids have class, and because there are so many long-time students who are happy to teach newcomers the basics, it feels like a private lesson every time I go. Classes are both a physical and mental workout, so it’s a phenomenal way to forget about a stressful day at work. Another plus is they are really flexible with the membership. We took a break this winter because my kids were on a speedskating team, and it was very easy to pause the membership and pick up where we left off. We really enjoy being members of the MKG community.“

“The new facility is incredible! There’s tons of mat space, a dedicated weight training room upstairs, spacious lobby, big showers! The coaches and students are incredible in both the jiu jitsu and Muay Thai classes. I also love the CLA training style, I feel myself leveling up so much faster. Super thrilled to have started training here!“

“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!“

“I've been training BJJ for about 14 years, and was visiting family and dropped in for a couple weeks. Excellent gym and I strongly recommend checking them out. Everyone is friendly and instructors are very knowledgable. Depending on what you're after, rounds can be casual or competitive. As well, the upper belts were all nice and helpful. I had the opporunity to roll with some black belts and got wrecked every time. 10/10 experience“

“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!“

“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!!!“

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

“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!!!??“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

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

“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.“