Training Programs
You will begin by learning basic stances, kicks and punches. Working at your own pace, your body will adjust to regular exercise and you will begin gaining flexibility. Eventually you will be challenged with more and more advanced techniques. You will learn forms, combinations, and self-defense moves and more at every level.
PreSchool / Kindergarten
Approximately 3 to 5 Years
At this young age, Dojo is dedicated to help our young students develop basic skills that both parents and children can be proud of.
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Junior
Approximately 5 to 10 Years
To aid each student in succeeding in Karate and in school, we show them how focus, dedication and hard work will lead to positive results.
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Pre-Teen
Approximately 10 to 13 Years
These classes will each continue to learn more detailed and skilled versions of one-steps, self-defense movements, combinations and forms.
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Teenagers & Above
Approximately 13 Years and Older
At this point we aim for each student to excel in their Karate skills, potentially even participating in local, national or international competitions.
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Ground Self-Defense
Junior Level and Above
This program will show our students how to defend themselves if they find themselves on the ground during an altercation.
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Kickboxing
Junior Level and Above
Our kickboxing classes are designed to take sparring to the next level while furthering each student's fitness level and cardio goals.
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Youth & Sport Training
All Ages
This program helps our students gain an overall confidence in what their body can do while giving them skills they can apply to other sports and activities.
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Character Development
All Ages
This discussion based class focuses on leadership, sportsmanship, community involvement and the attitude of gratitude.
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Team Evolution
All Ages
Team Evolution is designed for our students of all ages and skill levels to participate as a team in martial arts competitions.
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Instructors
Each of our instructors are knowledgeable and passionate about Karate and bring a variety of great experience to our team. Learn more about each one below. .
Master Keith Stormoen
Location: Elk River, MN
Master Stormoen received his 5th degree in October of 2014 and thoroughly enjoys teaching students who have such a large passion for Karate that they end up becoming teachers themselves.
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Master Chris Hourscht
Location: Buffalo, MN
Master Hourscht has over 20 years of experience in Martial Arts. His passions include watching families train together, helping students receive their Black Belt and sparring.
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Master Michael Salas
Location: Medina, MN Rogers, MN
Master Salas is a 6th degree Black Belt and enjoys watching his team grow into leaders and succeed in their endeavors.
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John Morse
Location: Maple Grove, MN
Mr. Morse has had a passion for martial arts since he was a child and has competed in multiple state tournaments.
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Master Leonard Zepeda
Location: Minnetonka Monticello, MN
Master Zepeda is a 5th degree Black Belt, Master Level, instructor at the Monticello Dojo Karate. He enjoys coaching the sparring team and instilling healthy competition within his students.
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Master Janelle Cote
Location: Minnetonka Waconia, MN
Master Cote received her 5th degree Black Belt, Master Level, in May of 2019 and enjoys taking her teams to local and national competitions.
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Dalton Duncan
Location: Elk River, MN
Mr. Duncan has been doing Karate since he was 10 years old and enjoys teaching at the Elk River location.
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Master John Falenschek
Location: Buffalo, MN Elk River, MN Maple Grove, MN Monticello, MN Rogers, MN
Master Falenschek is a 4th degree black belt and has been participating in various martial arts since he was 13 years old. He is currently helping with the kickboxing curriculum.
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