Lonsdale Karate

Lonsdale Karate Dedicated to helping people better themselves through karate, kobudo, and aikido. We teach classical Okinawan Karate and Kobudo.

Tim has trained in Japan and is directly connected to Akamine Hiroshi Sensei, the President of the Karate and Kobudo associations to which the dojo belongs. Tim is the senior foreign Karateka in the Organization. He was also the first licensed Kobudo instructor for the Shimbukan system in the US. He is supported by several black belts, all with many years of experience. We have classes on Monday t

hrough Friday for Karate, and on Tuesday and Thursday for Kobudo and on Saturday for Aikido. Age 4-6 Karate M-W-F 4:30 to 5:15
Age 7-12 Karate M-F 5:15 to 6:15
Age 13-Adult Karate M-W-F 6:15 to 7:45

Kobudo Tuesday and Thursday for teens and adults from 6:15 to 8:00

Aikido Saturday 10:00 to 12:00

Tuition will remain at $25 per student per month per day attended. So if you attend two classes a week, then your tuition will be $50; if you attend three or more sessions, then it will be $75. Those attending karate, kobudo, and aikido could have up to 6 sessions weekly, capped at $75 per month. We serve the greater Lonsdale area including Webster, Vesseli, Montgomery, Kilkenny, Shieldsville, New Prague, Faribault, Elko, New Market, Faribault, Lakeville, and Burnsville. All are welcome to try a class for free with no obligation. We believe our quality will keep students coming back, so we do not use contracts to lock students in.

$25 - $75 a month per student based on planned attendance. Those interested in Yoga should reach out to Jessica Emerson at jlemerson1977@gmail.com. She runs her program independently and can provide class times and prices.

Congratulations to my karate, kobudo, and aikido friend, Gary Jensen, for being approved for 3rd Dan in Ryukyu Kobudo Sh...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to my karate, kobudo, and aikido friend, Gary Jensen, for being approved for 3rd Dan in Ryukyu Kobudo Shimbukan by Akamine Sensei. Gary has been training with me since about 2010 and travels up from Minnesota Lake, MN, for classes.

05/22/2026

Akamine Sensei demonstrates Chatan Yara no Sai (opening portion until one-legged stance)

05/20/2026

John Kerker Sensei showing application from Nihanchi.

05/20/2026

Some discussion about Nunchaku usage.

05/20/2026

This is not a kata we use, but it is always good to see what others do. You will see similarities in how techniques are done. Kubagawa no Nunchaku Kanna Mirai

05/19/2026

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05/19/2026

Here, we discuss why Aikijujitsu, classic Jujitsu, and Aikido have a lot of defenses against wrist grabs despite wrist grabs being rare in combative sports. I believe this is because the koryu arts had to account for the presence of a weapon. Grabbing an opponent's weapon, or their wrist to prevent a weapon from being used, is going to be more common when people are carrying weapons on their waist. We see similar tactics being taught to law enforcement officers and other agents who carry weapons. I was taught these kinds of tactics while training for embassy guard duty in the Marines. I then draw a parallel to this thinking and the opening moves of Wansu Kata, after which I turn it over to Suresh Sensei to discuss some finer points from an Aikido viewpoint.

05/19/2026

Akamine Sensei is demonstrating striking methods while in Moscow. Video courtesy of Evgeny Rybin.

05/19/2026

Senior instructors tend to focus on concepts, information, or connections between ideas. Junior instructors tend to focus on drills and physical development. Both types of instruction are needed for a good organization. Junior students need more of the physical training and drills so that they can have a platform from which to understand the more esoteric lessons that come from seniors. Learn to appreciate both approaches and work them into your school.

05/18/2026

Here, I argue that using karate kata with weapons will overlook important aspects of weapon use. Karate kata were designed to convey principles of movement that create a comparative advantage in a fight where, for the most part, weapons are not being used. A slightly different range, weight distribution, timing, and so on would be needed to maximize the physical aspects of a weapon. That is why special forms were created to teach weapon use. I urge people to seek out good instructors to learn what those nuances are from weapons kata. I believe you will be happy that you did

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120 Main Street
Lonsdale, MN
55046

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 7:45pm
Tuesday 5:15pm - 6:15pm
6:15pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4:30pm - 7:45pm
Thursday 5:15pm - 6:15pm
6:15pm - 8pm
Friday 4:30pm - 7:45pm
Saturday 10am - 12am

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