Kitsune Karate

A great club run by excellent teachers, professional and knowledgeable about the art of Karate. Amy and Scott have decades of experience, and it shows in the quality of the students from 8 to 80. Also, free on-site parking, which is a big plus!! Try it out. :)

Kitsune Karate has been my home dojo for five years. The instructors are extremely knowledge and motivating. The kids program is fun and produces very good athletes. The adult program focuses on the "art" of traditional karate, with an emphasis on real world self-defence applications. Kitsune is a Shotokan karate school that strives to maintain tradition, but also explore innovation. As such, we regularly welcome students of other schools and styles.

My son started karate as a seven year old at Kitsune Karate in early 2015. He just just earned his black belt this year. It has been a hard journey, but, he has thoroughly enjoyed it. Owners, Sensei Amy and Sensei Scott are fantastic instructors - as are the other black belt instructors. Harrison, as well as many other students at Kitsune, always do very well at tournaments (local and national) because of the high quality instruction they receive at Kitsune. I know this will be a life long endeavor for my son. If keeping your mind focused and your body in shape; and if you have a desire to learn many, very good self defense tactics and Katas (forms) , I highly recommend Kitsune Karate in Minneapolis.

Kitsune Karate is an absolutely fantastic martial arts studio or dojo (to be correct)! Shotokan karate is taught by Amy and Scott and they are fantastic instructors. As a 4th degree black belt, I have had many teachers and they are superb—-professional, supportive, and encouraging! They accommodate and adapt to the needs of their students making it an exceptional place to improve in the art of karate and get a wonderful work out. The environment is caring and positive. I cannot say enough positive statements about Kitsune Karate!

I can’t say enough about Kitsune Karate. The dojo is run as a non-profit organization so it can offer classes at affordable rates, not like the for-profit dojos that make you commit to expensive long-term contracts. They have great programming for kids as well as adults. The approach is low key, non-violent, and emphasizes the skill and art of traditional Shotokan Karate. They focus on building physical and mental strength, self-confidence, and respect for self and others rather than placing emphasis on getting the next level belt. At Kitsune, students are taught the fundamentals of Karate with the correct form and precision which helps them learn, grow, perform, and compete without injury. Being at Kitsune, learning from Scott and Amy, and making good friends has been hands down one of the best experiences for my child!