Dojo Karate - Elk River in Elk River (19122 Freeport St, MN 55330)
About:
Dojo Karate Elk River teaches westernized Korean Tae Kwon Do, or American Karate. Located in Elk River MN, we make it convenient for families around the Twin Cities to practice Karate together. Our focus is on the success of each of our students, ranging from preschoolers to adults with classes uniquely designed to meet needs & abilities of each student, ensuring their success through exercise, self-discipline, mutual respect & positive reinforcement. Our passion lies in watching our students become lifelong martial arts participants and reaching their highest potential. Each student has the opportunity to advance through the various belt ranks to reach the ultimate goal – the Black Belt.
Dojo Karate - Elk River is located in Elk River (Minnesota state) on the street of 19122 Freeport St. If you want to ask about something we recommend contacting this place by phone. The Phone number is +1763-441-2467. You can get more information from their website: http://www.dojokarate.com/?y_source=1_MjE3ODU4NC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D. The coordinates that you can use in navigation applications to get to find Dojo Karate - Elk River quickly are 45.314562, -93.563704. Scroll down to find out opening hours, reviews and other important information about Dojo Karate - Elk River.
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Available amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Service options
- On-site service
Brooke
Contacted to inquire about karate classes for a four year old. Refused to share even ballpark pricing information or pricing structure unless I would sign my child up for their trial program, saying, "We would need to have your child take a few classes before I could give you any recommendations. At that age it is hard to guess where they are at." Not going to sign my child up and get them set on karate without knowing ballpark prices... Don't waste your time.
09.2022Ryan
What a great place! The instructors are very knowledgeable and great with kids.
12.2021Junkman
Classic McDojo. The "instructors" here know FAR more about making money than any legitimate martial art. Their business model is the same as the USA Karate schools they broke away from; first offering new students a cheap month, usually 15-20 bucks, throwing in a free uniform, but with no mention of costs afterward, usually saying something like "we'll use the month to assess you and recommend a program at the end". Only after your trial month will you be told about the costs of continuing. You'll be summoned into an office and the door will close behind you. You'll be told about your "options for continuing on" but really there are no options. The next step will be their "Starter's Program", which contractually locks you into an 18 month program and costs about $1,700. They'll give you 3 payment options. 1: pay in full and receive a 5% discount, 2: pay in three equal payments or 3: automatic bank transfers usually for 18 months, with some interest. They'll usually demand a few hundred bucks at signing, which is also precisely when they'll tell you about equipment requirements and belt testing fees. You'll need new hand and foot guards which cost about $80/set, and every new colored belt will run you $35. This manner of doing business is wrong. Hiding your standardized prices is anti-consumer, but they've convinced themselves it's okay to do business this way. You're cut off if you hit red belt, regardless of how much time or payments you have left on your Starter's contract. If you move, get sick, get injured, lose your employment, etc, there is no stopping the contract. There are other programs beyond Starter's, they are longer and more expensive. Much more expensive. Think five digits expensive. Of course you won't be told about these programs or costs until you're further along. Far enough along to be in a habit of attendance, made a few friends, already given your bank account details, etc. As for instruction... Well it's a mixed bag. Some of the teachers are people you could respect (were it not for their business practices) , some of them are very rude, sarcastic and arrogant. The primary problem with instruction really isn't the teachers' methods or attitudes, it's what they're teaching. They're called Dojo Karate (those are Japanese words), and they claim to be teaching Taekwondo (a Korean art, and obviously NOT Karate) and they teach neither. Instead they end up running sort of low-intensity kickboxing classes. Using the word "Karate" is literally an advertising holdover from the 1980's when the Karate Kid was popularizing marital arts in the USA, and the McDojos started popping up. These people do not know Karate. They largely do not understand Taekwondo, but can at least show enough skill so as to appear knowledgeable to a layman. Some of their "self defense" methods involve attempting to KICK a knife out of an attacker's hand (obviously don't do that). I'm not saying they've got nothing to offer. Learning very basic techniques like punching and kicking are extremely important to any martial artist and physically learning about your center of gravity is key to controlling your body. Fortunately you learn those things at almost any other martial art. I will say that if you like what they do, you would probably be better served at a kickboxing studio. If you're looking for a legitimate martial art, look elsewhere. If you're looking for a really expensive babysitter, they're perfect. Scummy anti-consumer business practices and fake Karate make this an easy 0 star.
10.2021Joshua
My stepson loves going there and the instructors are very friendly and nice
10.2021John
Great place!!! Both of my kids that go here are always excited to go to karate. They are very good at teaching even the younger kids. Mine that go there are 5 and 6 and they have a blast all while learning to defend themselves and tons of other life lessons!!
10.2019Jennifer
The instructors are very knowledgeable and are great with kids. My daughter and I love going here. Great atmosphere and we have made many friends. Would highly recommend if you are serious about learning karate.
10.2018Erin
Dojo Karate-Elk River has been a great asset to our family! My son loves coming here each week and the instructors are amazing with the kids! So happy that we signed up with Dojo Karate!!
10.2017Jennifer
Love this place! You build great since of discipline and respect for others. The sense of family and friendship you develop there is amazing. My children and I go and wouldn't have it any other way!
10.2017Tiggs
My son loves this place. Mr.Duncan has a way to get kids to listen and have respect while they are doing it. My son also has a great time with the new friends he has met there. He may only be four, but with the great teaching of the instructors there he has had a lot of fun while learning to listen and follow directions. The instructors are committed to making my son the best he can be and teaching him "might for right".
10.2015Mandy
My son is in karate here and he loves it! It provides him a place to release energy and learn about leadership, discipline and respect. They are great at helping parents tie in actions outside of karate with the rewards system to help motivate the kids to continue making good choices. The instructors are very personable and make it an enjoyable experience for all.
10.2015