Our Programs & Classes

We offer month to month (one of the only schools to offer this), 3-month, 6-month, 1-year, and 1-1/2 year programs. Family discounts on both tuition and belt tesing fees. No contracts if not desired.

Students and enthusiasts of American Tae kwon do have many reasons for their interest in this and other martial art styles. Some are drawn to the physical fitness and weight-loss aspects of training. Others seek to add discipline and self control to their lives. While still others are concerned about safety and self-defense.

Whether you are interested in our programs for mental or physical well being, Metro Karate Academy (952-937-0020) offers a number of programs that will fit your developmental needs and your busy schedule as well.

Little Dragons Little Dragons is a program developed for children between the ages of four to thirteen years old. This program is a development course in the martial arts. Students participate in a structured class designed to help develop a variety of skills including: discipline, motor skills, coordination, and stranger awareness. We feel that patience and a caring voice goes a long way today. Your child will feel valued and important as a student in our school. See schedule for available class times.

Adult Program MKA adult classes are high energy yet very structured. You will be exposed to the values of a great martial arts program as well as skills including: 1. Flexibility 2. Strength 3. Focus 4. Coordination 5. Self-control Our objective is to help you set and attain high personal goals. Our classes are usually set as follows with occasional deviations: 1. Stretching 2. Slow kicks and basics 3. Kata work 4. Combination work 5. One-steps 6. Line drills 7. Pad or X-ray kicks 8. Cool down We enjoy the fact that all instructors are approachable and friendly while maintaining a disciplined and highly structured class. We want you to feel at home but also understand that in order for us to achieve high goals, we must earn them through hard work and by pushing ourselves to the next level.

Budo Taijutsu Budo taijutsu incorporates nine different fighting traditions (ryu). This is a combat art and we teach real-life self-defense. Back in the 1980s Budo Taijutsu was known simply as Ninjutsu, or the art of the Ninja. This was because it contains three ryus that are Ninja schools. Components of our system are studied by special forces such as Navy SEALS, Britain's SAS and Israeli special forces. There are no limitations on the techniques we study. They include: Punching, kicking, throwing, joint locks, chokes, nerve points, rolling, leaping, and just about any conceivable weapon, particularly sticks, swords/knives, halberds/spears, chains/ropes. We also study how to use everyday items such as keys, credit cards, flashlights, etc., as weapons. Bottom line: Survival. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:30 PM at the Chanhassen Metro Karate Academy location. For additional information, please visit the program's website at Tonbo Budo Taijutsu.

Pilates by Christi! Mr. Rockwell is proud to announce Pilates by Christi Nordby. Christi Nordby is a "Certified Pilates Instructor". Christi studied under master instructor Bob Liekens in New York City in 1988. She earned her Pilates Instructor certificate from the Physical Mind Institute. Christi has incorporated her Pilates training into her personal training regimens for many years, and has conducted formal Pilates classes in the metro area for over 4 years. In 2003, she was among the first in the United States to become certified in The Method, a new regimen of standing Pilates. Christi has certifications in personal training by the American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA), and the American Council on Exercise (A.C.E.). Working with physical therapists, chiropractic specialists, medical doctors, and her 15 years of professional teaching experience have earned her recommendations by medical professionals (i.e. The Mayo Clinic). Her experience, knowledge, and motivational skills have made her a highly sought after trainer in the metro area for both professional and amateur athletes. Her Web site is CORE PILATES BY CHRISTI. She teaching a invigorating and low impact class which focuses on a heightened ‘mind-body’ awareness, while stretching and strengthening the center core that balances the body. Schedule is as follows at the Chanhassen MKA location: Mondays: 9:30AM Tuesdays: 7:30PM Wednesdays: 9:30AM Thursday: 7:30pm Feel free to call her to ask any questions at 952-368-4659, see Mr. Rockwell at the academy or just come on in for a lesson!

Please Contact Us if you have any questions about our programs or would like to know about other programs that may not be listed here.