Welcome to the West Bank Karate Club Website

The West Bank Karate Club is a traditional martial arts dojo (school) that provides quality instruction in a safe yet challenging environment. Classes for adults and teens are offered six days a week in Shotokan Karate, Yoga, Pilates and Self-defense.  Children age 6 to 10 can attend classes four times a week - see adult/youth karate schedules. 

NEW MEMBERS:  $30 the first month!   Located in Minneapolis since 1979, the West Bank Karate Club is one of the best established and highly respected Shotokan Karate schools in the United States.   Founder and principle instructor, Sensei Chenault is a full time Martial Artist and self defense specialist. She also teaches  Shotokan Karate at Augsburg College and Pilates classes through Minneapolis community education.    We encourage you to call 612.333-8635 or contact us by email to make an appointment to observe or participate in one of our classes.  Attend as often as possible for a low monthly fee and strive to develop your mental and physical potential.  No contracts, ever.

"The ultimate aim of the Art of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of it's participant"

           -a quote from founder Gichen Funakoshi

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