Martial Arts classes for all ages and skill levels
MIDWEST KARATE CLASSES
Visit the class schedule to choose a class that works for you.
Contact the Dojo to register.
REGISTRATION
ADULT
All Belt Levels
7 - 14 yrs YOUTH ADVANCED
Green to Black Belt
7 - 14 yrs YOUTH BEGINNER
White to Orange Belt
4 - 6 Year Olds
GROUPS
Training always starts with a warm up and stretching. Some strength training, self defence and other activites will also be included.
Kumite - sparring
Kata - logical arrangements of blocking, punching, striking and kicking techniques in certain set sequences
Kihon - basics
Most training consists of three main things:
DESCRIPTION
TRADITIONAL KARATE - SHOTOKAN
- Joseph
Midwest Karate has been a big part of my life these past 8 years. The training that I have received here has benefited me both mentally and physically. A challenge every day that keeps you coming back for more.
- Rob Miller
I was immediately impressed with Sensei Minarik and the assistant instructors, all are positive influences and great with the students.
What Students Say
Traditional Karate is a beautiful, ancient, weaponless art of self defense thought to have originated is Okinawa during the Middle Ages, and was influenced by Chinese martial arts. In the early seventeenth century the Japanese Satsuma clan occupied Okinawa and imposed severe restrictions on the native population, including a ban on weapons. Karate was practiced in secret, and the art became essential to the survival of many Okinawans, who had no other means of protecting themselves and their families from bandits and occupying forces. In 1922 Master Gichin Funakoshi introduced karate to Japan, demonstrating in Tokyo at the National Athletic Champianships. In the early 1930's Master Funakoshi had established his own school in Tokyo. Funakoshi practiced calligraphy under the pen name Shoto, and his students referred to the school as Shotokan, which means "Shoto's School". Eventually, Funakoshi's system of Karate came to be known as Shotokan-ryu , and is one of the four major systems of traditional Karate practiced today.
HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO JOIN?
WILL I TRAIN WITH PEOPLE MY OWN AGE?
WHAT SORTS OF THINGS DO STUDENTS DO IN A TYPICAL CLASS?
IS KARATE A CONTACT SPORT?
WHAT STYLE OF KARATE DOES MIDWEST TEACH?
WHAT IS KARATE?
At Midwest Karate we teach traditional Shotokan Karate.
HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO JOIN?
WILL I TRAIN WITH PEOPLE MY OWN AGE?
WHAT SORTS OF THINGS DO STUDENTS DO IN A TYPICAL CLASS?
IS KARATE A CONTACT SPORT?
WHAT STYLE OF KARATE DOES MIDWEST TEACH?
WHAT IS KARATE?
At Midwest Karate, we train in a style of Karate that is non-contact.
HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO JOIN?
WILL I TRAIN WITH PEOPLE MY OWN AGE?
WHAT SORTS OF THINGS DO STUDENTS DO IN A TYPICAL CLASS?
IS KARATE A CONTACT SPORT?
WHAT STYLE OF KARATE DOES MIDWEST TEACH?
WHAT IS KARATE?
Most training consist of three main things, Kihom (basics), Kata (Logical arrangements of blocking, punching, striking and kicking techniques in certain set sequences.) and Kumite(sparring). Training will always start with a warm up and stretching. Some strength training, self defence and other activites will also be included.
HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO JOIN?
WILL I TRAIN WITH PEOPLE MY OWN AGE?
WHAT SORTS OF THINGS DO STUDENTS DO IN A TYPICAL CLASS?
IS KARATE A CONTACT SPORT?
WHAT STYLE OF KARATE DOES MIDWEST TEACH?
WHAT IS KARATE?
Classes are divided into age groups. we also offer beginner and advanced classes, as well an all age class on Saturdays so that families can train together 😊
Check out our class schedule HERE >
HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO JOIN?
WILL I TRAIN WITH PEOPLE MY OWN AGE?
WHAT SORTS OF THINGS DO STUDENTS DO IN A TYPICAL CLASS?
IS KARATE A CONTACT SPORT?
WHAT STYLE OF KARATE DOES MIDWEST TEACH?
WHAT IS KARATE?
Anyone ages four and older are able to join. We have a wide range of classes to support many different ages.
Check out our classes HERE >
HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO JOIN?
WILL I TRAIN WITH PEOPLE MY OWN AGE?
WHAT SORTS OF THINGS DO STUDENTS DO IN A TYPICAL CLASS?
IS KARATE A CONTACT SPORT?
WHAT STYLE OF KARATE DOES MIDWEST TEACH?
WHAT IS KARATE?
FAQ'S
FAQ'S
WHAT IS KARATE?
WHAT STYLE OF KARATE DOES MIDWEST TEACH?
Is Karate a contact sport?
WHAT SORTS OF THINGS DO STUDENTS DO IN A TYPICAL CLASS?
WILL I TRAIN WITH PEOPLE MY OWN AGE?
HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO JOIN?
Traditional Karate is a beautiful, ancient, weaponless art of self defense thought to have originated is Okinawa during the Middle Ages, and was influenced by Chinese martial arts. In the early seventeenth century the Japanese Satsuma clan occupied Okinawa and imposed severe restrictions on the native population, including a ban on weapons. Karate was practiced in secret, and the art became essential to the survival of many Okinawans, who had no other means of protecting themselves and their families from bandits and occupying forces. In 1922 Master Gichin Funakoshi introduced karate to Japan, demonstrating in Tokyo at the National Athletic Champianships. In the early 1930's Master Funakoshi had established his own school in Tokyo. Funakoshi practiced calligraphy under the pen name Shoto, and his students referred to the school as Shotokan, which means "Shoto's School". Eventually, Funakoshi's system of Karate came to be known as Shotokan-ryu , and is one of the four major systems of traditional Karate practiced today.
At Midwest Karate we teach traditional Shotokan Karate.
At Midwest Karate, we train in a style of Karate that is non-contact.
Most training consist of three main things, Kihom (basics), Kata (Logical arrangements of blocking, punching, striking and kicking techniques in certain set sequences.) and Kumite(sparring). Training will always start with a warm up and stretching. Some strength training, self defence and other activites will also be included.
Classes are divided into age groups. we also offer beginner and advanced classes, as well an all age class on Saturdays so that families can train together 😊
Check out our classes HERE >
Anyone ages four and older are able to join. We have a wide range of classes to support many different ages.
Check out our classes HERE >
