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Kodokan-Seiler Karate-do Minnesota
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Lakeville, Minnesota
Part of Kodokan
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized judo governing body or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, Kodokan or Tenri). If affiliation matters to you, ask which body the dojo belongs to and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kodokan-seiler.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 952-769-7854
Hours
| Monday | 7:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7:30–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Training at Kodokan Seiler Dojo is truly an exceptional experience, and I cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone interested in Karate.”
“Seiler Sensei’s teaching reflects a lifetime of deep knowledge, authentic lineage, and real-world experience.”
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“Don Seiler is an exceptional karate instructor whose depth of knowledge, technical precision, and unwavering dedication to the art of karate are evident in every class.”
What members say
“Training at Kodokan Seiler Dojo is truly an exceptional experience, and I cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone interested in Karate.”
“The class environment he fosters is one of respect, focus, and positivity, where students feel both challenged and supported.”
From the reviews
Training at Kodokan Seiler Dojo is truly an exceptional experience, and I cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone interested in Karate. As a practitioner with over 38 years of training in Shorin-ryu, I’ve had the privilege of training with Don Seiler in many settings, both in the U.S.
Don Seiler is an exceptional karate instructor whose depth of knowledge, technical precision, and unwavering dedication to the art of karate are evident in every class. He teaches with patience, clarity, and genuine enthusiasm. Each lesson is purposeful and thoughtfully structured, and delivered with care.
Your first judo class at Kodokan-Seiler Karate-do Minnesota
Nervous about walking into a judo dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good sensei expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, learning to fall safely (ukemi), then drilling a throw or two and some groundwork with a partner — not hard randori. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a judogi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner judogi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own judogi. Live randori eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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