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Dojo Karate - Blaine

Martial arts school · Ham Lake, MN

4.9 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
100%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Dojo Karate - Blaine at a glance

Google reviewers rate Dojo Karate in Ham Lake 4.9 out of 5 based on 40 reviews, with the owner responding to all feedback. Customers frequently highlight the friendly and patient staff, clean facilities, and effective instruction that helps children develop discipline, confidence, and focus. The school offers flexible practice schedules and payment options for families. However, two low-star reviews criticize the business model, citing pressure to sign long-term contracts and frequent extra fees for events and testing.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 40 Google reviews (35 with written comments, 6 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 26, 2026.
  • Service: Karate School serving Ham Lake, Minnesota.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Star ratings

40 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars3998%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star13%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 35 written reviews

  • Praise2195%
  • Complaints15%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1255%
  • Would recommend836%
  • Speed & response15%
  • Price & value15%

What customers talk about

We read 35 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “My son loves this place everyone is so kinda and patient and passionate definitely recommend”
  • “We transitioned over to Blaine (with some of the same instructors we had) and highly recommend it.”
  • “Fast forward a few weeks they both will graduate with a belt ceremony next week!”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 40 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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Faith Smith4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Faith has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My son loves this place everyone is so kinda and patient and passionate definitely recommend

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much, Faith! ❤️ We’re so happy to hear that your son loves coming to the dojo! It means a lot to know that he feels welcomed and supported by our team.

Danny Campbell3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Danny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dojo Karate has been amazing for our son! He is staying fit, meeting friends, learning respect and having fun. So glad we signed up!

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you so much, Danny! It means a lot to hear how much your son is enjoying his time at Dojo Karate. Seeing our students stay active, make friends, build respect, and genuinely have fun is exactly what we hope for. We’re so grateful you chose to be part of our dojo family and trusted us with his journey! 🥋❤️

Cory Anderson2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cory has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing dojo with amazing instructors! Highly highly HIGHLY recommend

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you so much, Cory! Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We put our hearts into creating a place where students feel supported, challenged, and excited to learn, so hearing that you had such a great experience with our instructors is incredibly rewarding. We’re genuinely grateful for your recommendation and support! 🥋❤️

Latasha Stephens5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Latasha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My daughter loves Karate and is very excited to attend class. The instructors are very pleasant, and make class fun for the kids. The atmosphere is a nice, clean calm vibe.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Latasha! We’re thrilled to hear your daughter enjoys coming to class and is excited to train. Our instructors work hard to create a fun, positive, and welcoming environment, and we’re so glad that shines through. Thank you for your support—we’re grateful to have your family as part of our martial arts community! 🥋😊

Christine SchmidtLocal Guide · 3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Christine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Quinten had a great time learning and felt welcome on his first day at Dojo Karate! He looks forward to going to every session!

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Christine! We’re thrilled to hear Quinten felt welcomed from his very first day and is excited to come back for every class. We look forward to watching him continue to grow and have fun on his martial arts journey. Thank you for being part of the Dojo Karate family! 🥋😊

Moe R.5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Moe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Best place by far for karate. Your kids will enjoy this place and the instructors are very knowledgeable.

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you for the fantastic review, Moe! We’re thrilled to hear your kind words about our instructors and that you feel it’s a great place for kids to learn karate. We truly appreciate your support and recommendation! 🥋😊

Emann Elnashar4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Emann has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

It's a great place for both kids and adults, and training together has been a fun family activity. The instructors are friendly, supportive, and create a welcoming environment for everyone. We highly recommend it!

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear your family is enjoying training together and that it has become such a fun activity for everyone. Creating a welcoming and supportive environment for students of all ages is our goal, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. Thank you for being part of our martial arts family! 🥋😊

Top_ Shelf771 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Top_ has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great instructors and really fun for the young students.

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear you’re enjoying our instructors and that the classes are fun for our young students. We truly appreciate your support! 🥋😊

Azure TeienLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Azure has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Love this place, my 5 your old is learning so much! The staff is amazing. Highly recommend

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear your 5-year-old is learning so much and enjoying the experience. Our team is passionate about helping students grow, and we truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation! 🥋😊

Colleen Nihart1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Colleen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We love dojo! Have been going here for about a year and my kiddo absolutely loves it! The teachers are wonderful and work very well with the kids

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you so much for your kind review, Colleen! We’re thrilled to hear that your family has enjoyed being part of Dojo Karate for the past year. It means a lot to know your child loves coming to class, and we appreciate your kind words about our instructors.

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