Martial Arts Elk River

Dojo Karate - Elk River

Martial Arts Elk River
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Address
19122 Freeport St NW
Place
Elk River, MN   55330 
Landline
(763) 441-2467
E-Mail
elkriver@dojokarate.com
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Description

Dojo Karate Elk River teaches westernized Korean Tae Kwon Do, or American Karate. Located in Elk River MN, we make it convenient for families around the Twin Cities to practice Karate together. Our focus is on the success of each of our students, ranging from preschoolers to adults with classes uniquely designed to meet needs & abilities of each student, ensuring their success through exercise, self-discipline, mutual respect & positive reinforcement. Our passion lies in watching our students become lifelong martial arts participants and reaching their highest potential. Each student has the opportunity to advance through the various belt ranks to reach the ultimate goal – the Black Belt. Dojo Karate encourages student advancements through goal-setting, leadership development, character development and healthy competition. Each instructor strongly believes in creating “champions in life” along with champions in Karate. We have found that our programs encourage healthy lifestyles, fitness goals, builds self-confidence, motivation & focus. Our families know that it takes dedication & hard work to achieve a “Black Belt in Life.” We instill the philosophy that Karate can be practiced for exercise & self-defense, but also assists those that may be experiencing bullying, attention disorders, fatigue syndromes or low self-esteem by teaching them how to handle each situation in a non-violent, concentrated manner. Other locations: Maple Grove, Monticello, Buffalo, Rogers, Medina, Minnetonka, & Waconia.

Keywords Karate, Taekwondo, Leadership Development, Bully Prevention, Focus, Strong Academics, Goal Setting, Commitment, Agility, Strength, Coordination, Balance, Physical Health, Psychological Health.

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  • Master Chris Hourscht

    Owner & Master Instructor

    Master Hourscht has over 20 years experience in the Martial Arts. He received his Black Belt in 1993, 2nd degree in 1996, 3rd degree in 1999, 4th degree in 2004, his 5th degree Black Belt in 2009 and his 6th degree Black Belt in 2018. As a competitor, he has placed 4th for 2 consecutive years in Continuous Sparring at the World Super Grand Championships, and was a 5-time Grand Champion in team forms with the North Central Karate Association (NCKA). He has also appeared in the video documentary “Jackie Chan’s Greatest Stunts and Fights.” Master Hourscht's passion is watching family grow and train together.

    Link: Master Chris Hourscht

  • Master Keith Stormoen

    Owner & Master Instructor

    Master Stormoen received his Black Belt in 1998, his 2nd degree in June of 2000, 3rd degree in 2003, 4th degree in March of 2009 and 5th degree Black Belt in October 2014. He has been actively involved in karate for over 15 years, and has 4 years experience in jiu-jitsu. Master Stormoen's passion lies in watching students grow their skills and become teachers themselves. Previously, Master Stormoen taught gymnasts for 7 years. As a competitor, Master Stormoen has placed 1st in Musical Forms in international competition, as well as 3rd and 4th places in Sparring and Weapons competitions. He has also appeared in the video documentary “Jackie Chan’s Greatest Stunts and Fights.”

    Link: Master Keith Stormoen

  • John Morse

    Owner & Master Instructor

    Mr. Morse is currently a 2nd degree black belt. He has had a passion for the martial arts since a child and was involved as a student, instructor and program coordinator at the Buffalo Dojo Karate for 7 years. Mr. Morse has competed in multiple state tournaments, placing 1st in both traditional forms and sparring. Mr. Morse is the head instructor and school director at the Maple Grove location.

    Link: John Morse

  • Master Michael Salas

    Owner & Master Instructor

    Master Salas received his 6th degree Black Belt in October 2017. He began his martial arts training in 1988 and received his Black Belt at the age of 9. Since the age of 12 Salas has competed locally and nationally in the Black Belt Division. He has won over 12 Grand Championships in open / creative forms and weapons forms. He is the instructor at Dojo Karate’s Medina location and strives to create leaders and athletes that continue grow and succeed.

    Link: Master Michael Salas

  • Javier Franco

    Head Instructor

    Mr. Franco began his martial arts training at age 15 with kung fu and wushu. He was also training in boxing, which he started at age 13. Mr. Franco received his Black Belt in 2001 and took 3rd place in sparring at Diamond Nationals that same year. Prior to that, he earned 1st place in sparring at the 1998 Diamond Nationals (Brown Belt) and 1999 Diamond Nationals (Advanced Brown Belt). He has a 6-0 record as an amateur boxer and a 3-1 record as an amateur kickboxer. In 2006, Mr. Franco began mixed martial arts training and refreshing his boxing skills at Gorilla Combat MMA Gym. He left to continue his Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai training in 2013, winning 2nd place in both Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu tournaments. Mr. Franco returned to Gorilla Combat in 2014 to become a personal trainer, boxing instructor, and sparring partner for professional MMA fighters. In April 2018, he joined Dojo Karate Medina as an instructor.

    Link: Javier Franco

  • Derek Helvey

    Assistant instructor

    Mr. Helvey started karate at the age of 8. He started because he wanted to make friends and have a fun place to get exercise while learning how to defend himself. He is currently a 2nd Degree Black Belt and an instructor at Dojo Karate Medina and Dojo Karate Rogers. He likes to see his students excel and earn a Black Belt of their own.

    Link: Derek Helvey

  • Leonard Zepeda

    Owner & Master Instructor

    Mr. Zepeda started martial arts at the age of 5, learning Korean Tang Soo Do. He became a Junior Assistant Instructor at the age of 9 and at 12 he began training in traditional TaeKwonDo, competing in Olympic style sparring. In 2004 Zepeda received his Black Belt in American TaeKwonDo. He received his 2nd Degree Black Belt in 2006, 3rd degree in 2009 and 4th degree in 2014. He is the instructor at Dojo Karate’s Monticello location and coaches the sparring team, pushing them to participate in more competitions to further grow their skills. Mr. Zepeda's passion also lies in watching his children grow up participating in martial arts, among other activities.

    Link: Leonard Zepeda

  • Master Michael Salas

    Owner & Master Instructor

    Master Salas received his 5th degree Black Belt in October 2017. He began his martial arts training in 1988 and received his Black Belt at the age of 9. Since the age of 12 Salas has competed locally and nationally in the Black Belt Division. He has won over 12 Grand Championships in open / creative forms and weapons forms. He is the instructor at Dojo Karate’s Medina location and strives to create leaders and athletes that continue grow and succeed.

  • Derek Helvey

    Assistant Instructor

    Mr. Helvey started karate at the age of 8. He started because he wanted to make friends and have a fun place to get exercise while learning how to defend himself. He is currently a 2nd Degree Black Belt and an instructor at Dojo Karate Medina and Dojo Karate Rogers. He likes to see his students excel and earn a Black Belt of their own.

  • Janelle Cote

    Owner & Master Instructor

    Ms. Cote received her 4th degree black belt in October of 2014 and has competed in the NCKA tournaments since being a Green Belt. At the Black Belt level, she has been ranked 1st in Musical Forms and Creative Forms. She won the 2007 NCKA Women’s -18-29 Grand Champion in Forms while being an avid member and instructor on Team Evolution. Ms. Cote also has experience in gymnastic competition and coaching. In 2014, she took 1st & 2nd place titles nationally in Traditional Form as well as her 2nd Grand Champion Title in the 18-29 year old womens division. Ms. Cote is currently representing Team USA.

    Link: Janelle Cote

  • Tim Zieroth

    Head Instructor

    Mr. Zieroth began training with Dojo Karate in 2007 when he was 12 years old. He received his Black Belt in 2011, his 2nd degree in 2013, and 3rd degree in 2017. Mr. Zieroth started teaching at Dojo Karate in 2016 and is now the head instructor at the Waconia location. His favorite part about instructing at Dojo Karate is working with both kids and adults, watching them grow as martial artists and people in the community.

    Link: Tim Zieroth

  • Master Leonard Zepeda

    Owner & Master Instructor

    Master Zepeda started martial arts at the age of 5, learning Korean Tang Soo Do. He became a Junior Assistant Instructor at the age of 9 and at 12 he began training in traditional TaeKwonDo, competing in Olympic style sparring. In 2004 Zepeda received his Black Belt in American TaeKwonDo. He received his 2nd Degree Black Belt in 2006, 3rd degree in 2009, 4th degree in 2014, and Master Level (5th degree) in May 2019. He is the instructor at Dojo Karate’s Monticello location and coaches the sparring team, pushing them to participate in more competitions to further grow their skills. He is also co-owner of the Minnetonka location. Master Zepeda's passion also lies in watching his children grow up participating in martial arts, among other activities.

    Link: Master Leonard Zepeda

  • Master Janelle Cote

    Owner & Master Instructor

    Master Cote began her martial arts training with Dojo Karate in 2003. She started teaching at Dojo’s Buffalo location after receiving her Black Belt in 2005. Since then, she has received her 2nd degree Black Belt in 2007, 3rd degree in 2010, 4th in 2014, and Master Level (5th degree) in May 2019. As a competitor, Master Cote is ranked 1st in traditional forms and musical, creative, extreme, and weapons divisions at the Black Belt level in the North Central Karate Association (NCKA) and has received multiple NCKA top competitor awards. She’s ranked 2nd in the North American Sport Karate Association (NASKA) world circuit in traditional forms and traditional weapons. Master Cote also holds over 20 Grand Champion titles and has earned gold, silver, and bronze medals as a representative in the World Karate Commission (WKC) world circuit, where she’s represented Dojo Karate’s Team Evolution as well as Team USA. As an instructor, Master Cote has taught classes at the Buffalo, Monticello, Elk River, Medina, and Waconia locations, and is currently the owner/head instructor at Waconia. She is also co-owner of the Minnetonka location. Her favorite part about teaching at Dojo Karate is the competition and working with students through adaptive martial arts.

    Link: Master Janelle Cote

  • Tyler Hauer

    Head Instructor

    I’ve been in karate since I was 5 and earned my black belt when I was 9. I started traveling and competing as soon as I graduated to my black belt and haven’t stopped since. Having had success in tournaments leading me to plenty of opportunities whether it’s doing stunts for a film or performing in shows for the military around the world. My goal is to inspire the next generation of martial artists.

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