Martial Arts Schools near Eagan

“Amazing place!! Our two kids have attended the family owned martial arts studio since 2013.Both my Son and Daughter attended the after school program and our Daughter continues taking martial arts classes getting closer to test for her 2nd degree black belt. We are very fortunate to have found Kick Start Martial Arts because they value family, relationships, learning, discipline, honesty and so many other important principals in life.We know that our kids matter there and they are not just a spot on the mat. Thank you Paul and Kellie for being so professional, caring and everything you do! Riascos Family“

“There is a lot I have to share about this gym. This review was a long time coming, mostly because I dropped by this gym last December, but the experience has carried itself with me for a while.For some background, I have been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for about 2 years, and I was going to visit St. Paul for part of Christmas break, so I needed to find a gym to train at for the time I was there. I did some research and found Grappler Station. The owner, Max, contacted me and said I was more than welcome to drop in.First off, the environment is exactly what I was looking for. It emanated positivity and openness. I felt welcome as soon I walked through the door and was greeted by the first two people to enter the gym. That feeling stuck with me throughout the whole training session as everyone was very nice and willing to train with me.Secondly, the instruction. I feel like everyone I trained with had something to teach me to help me improve. After each higher belt that I rolled with, I was filled with questions and each one had an answer to each of those questions. That should say something about the high level of instructors at this gym.Finally, the people. Everyone was extremely nice and careful not to hurt me while training. Everyone knew what they were doing and were amazing people on and off the matts.Giving Grappler Station a 5/5 stars because of its welcoming environment, high level training, and amazing group of people to train with and just be alongside. Like I said, I visited them back in December, but the experience I had for the short time I was there stuck with me until today. Highly recommend this gym if you are thinking about starting to train, signing your kids up to train, or even just need another gym to train at.“

“My son has been going here for almost a year now and we are so happy with everything he has learned so far. The teachers are all amazing and so dedicated to what they are doing and teaching. They make sure every child in the class is focused and ready to be engaged and learning with just as much passion as them! We couldn’t have picked a better place for our son to learn so many new skills. He’s learned more than karate. He’s learned to be in front of a big group of people. He’s learned to speak up. He’s learned to not be shy and work with new kids every week. I love this it’s been so amazing for my son. He is almost 8. I’m so thankful. Thank you guys ☺️“

“This karate studio is incredible! Instructors are professional, knowledgeable, great with kids and overall amazing. My son has just completed his first year with USA karate Rosemount and his transition has been astounding. They have a character development program that has helped my son become a disciplined, healthy, empowered and respectful young man and has improved our home life immensely. I can’t recommend it enough.“

“My children started going to UMA Lakeville when they were 4 years old (now ages, 7 & 8). They started in the Super Kids program. They are now in the junior program with Master Childs. My daughter is an advanced brown belt and my son just got promoted to blue belt. The instructors are not only incredibly skilled but also patient and encouraging. They are wonderful with kids and their ability to understand each student’s strengths and push them to their fullest potential is truly exceptional. If you’re seeking martial arts training, I highly recommend UMA Lakeville! Don’t hesitate to give it a try!“

“Had a great experience with the cove back in late 2000s early 2010s. Lots of good partners and instructors.“

“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.“

“I dropped in here for a free demo class on a Saturday while looking for a new reality-based jiu jitsu gym to call home after five years (pandemic interrupted) at another Minnesota-based gym after deciding I needed a change. I arrived only 5 minutes before class, sorry, but Steve welcomed me with open arms and the place was filled with the sounds of the students having fun talking before starting. Steve had a great relationship with the students and commanded their attention with minimal effort. Light stretches to start, followed by increasingly intense partner bag work blending kicks and punches. Then came technique which today was some sit through escapes from bottom. Class finished three rounds of rolling and then everyone seemed to be welcome to hang out and talk, stretch, or even keep rolling. Steve invited me at this time to roll with him which I love to see. An owner engaged and willing to roll with all students! He was patient but forceful and made me tap a half dozen times before he had had enough! The diversity of the students is great, many women present and a great age range so anybody should feel welcome. No snobbery here with uniform rules and a focus on fun while learning a very real and practical version of jiu jitsu. Nothing fancy but a tremendous value thanks to building ownership offering the lowest tuition rates in town. Truly a unique and historic school! Thank you again for letting me join you!“

“I am now a brown belt after 2 years it is a great experience and I do the summer camp online school and day camp and after school the after school I do when it is not Covid-19 and I love all.“

“Without a doubt Master Lindeberg and his School not only Changed my life But Saved my life. I have been a part of his classes going back 26 years. It is hard to put it into words what you will get out of this School. But I can say you will get more then expected. You will have a new family.“

“Excellent self defense school! Our 7yo daughter can’t wait for her next class. She has been enrolled for 8 months. The instructors are really good and teach the kids to be respectful, focused and work hard. I highly recommend this studio for families who want to have their kids in a routine, learn respect and gain confidence in a fun way.“

“We sure miss our time at Raberge’s Leadership Martial Arts.My son started at age 6 and worked his way up to 3rd Degree BlackBelt. For my son it we wanted him to learn routine, impulse control and find an individual sport where he could be successful. He has a variety of special needs and Master Raberge and his staff took the time to give him the individual attention he needed.When my daughter turned 4 she wanted to be a TaeKwonDo girl too and I thank her for that because that’s when we decided to train together as a family. For my daughter I was thrilled that she would know how to defend herself and a bonus she made so many friends.We always have said that choosing to become part of the Raberge’s Leadership Martial Arts was one of the best decisions we have ever made for our family. After much time and dedication we all earned our 3rd Degrees Blackbelts. Life is busy and we were grateful we choose to spend some of those hours training to together.“

“Great inclusive gym with one on one coaching option. Started here with no experience and have had a great time. The instructors are great and classes move along at a good pace. The classes develop in complexity over the course of the month and I would advise starting early in the month and consistently getting to a class.“

“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!!“