Lonsdale Karate

Lonsdale Karate Dedicated to helping people better themselves through karate and kobudo. 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 through 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.

Many martial arts schools run programs that only target kids. That is why most Americans think that karate is a childre...
11/07/2025

Many martial arts schools run programs that only target kids. That is why most Americans think that karate is a children's activity. While martial arts is great for kids, it is even more valuable for adults. At the Shimbukan Dojo, we would love to see people of all ages benefiting from the challenges and achievements that come from traditional Okinawan Karate. We teach appropriate techniques for all ages. Come check out our classes geared for teens and adults!

I will have hip surgery on Dec 9. I have advanced arthritis in both hips, with a lot of pain in my right hip. Over the...
11/07/2025

I will have hip surgery on Dec 9. I have advanced arthritis in both hips, with a lot of pain in my right hip. Over the last 15 years of dealing with this I have lost a lot of range of motion and strength as I avoided using my hip. I hope that with the replacement I can get back to moving more naturally and training for strength and stability at the ends of the range of motion as I had been accustomed to doing in the past. I know I am not supposed to stretch to the extremes after the replacement, so I probably won't get back to doing splits, but I do hope to be able to do mid level kicking again.

We recognized some recent advancements in the Kyu Grades.
11/05/2025

We recognized some recent advancements in the Kyu Grades.

11/05/2025

Bones the Blue Belt visited the dojo for Halloween.

After returning to the US from Japan, I began teaching Karate and Kobudo. When I opened my dojo, I created a logbook to ...
11/03/2025

After returning to the US from Japan, I began teaching Karate and Kobudo. When I opened my dojo, I created a logbook to record all the Kyu Grade promotions I issued. In our system, all Dan Grades come from our Hombu in Okinawa, so I only issue the grades leading up to Shodan. I serialized each promotion such that the first one I issued was #1 and the second was #2, regardless of which Kyu they were for. As of the last round of tests and promotions, I have issued over 600 certificates. I am excited to see so many people interested in learning Karate and Kobudo.

10/31/2025

With SNAP benefits being cut off due to the impasse in DC, anyone who cannot cover the modest tuition that we charge is encouraged to speak with Tim about other options for supporting the dojo. If you can help clean, walk our dogs, or find different ways to contribute. I would not want anyone to miss a class over financial worries. The dojo should be a place to escape worries, not build on them.

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10/31/2025

All are welcome to come to the 4:30 to 5:15 session today if you want to get a workout in before trick or treaters come to your doors. We will be handing out candy from the dojo.

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Check out our Yoga option!
10/28/2025

Check out our Yoga option!

Higa Sensei is in our lineage. He taught Gushiken Sensei, who was Akamine Hiroshi Sensei's Mukenkan Instructor. I trai...
10/27/2025

Higa Sensei is in our lineage. He taught Gushiken Sensei, who was Akamine Hiroshi Sensei's Mukenkan Instructor. I trained for 12 years before I met Akamine Sensei, and learned a great deal from him while living and training in Japan. Since returning to the USA, I continue to learn new things from him every time we meet.

"Many karate masters teach wet styles, no hip action, no deep punches. It's very easy to infer that these teachers don't have in-depth knowledge. You are what your teacher is... if you really know a lot, then you should be able to prove it.” Yuchoku Higa, a senior student of Chibana and prominent instructor.

10/27/2025

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Lonsdale Karate Shimbukan DojoEmpowering Personal Growth Through Martial ArtsJoin our supportive community in Lonsdale, ...
10/27/2025

Lonsdale Karate Shimbukan Dojo
Empowering Personal Growth Through Martial Arts

Join our supportive community in Lonsdale, Minnesota, and discover how training in karate, kobudo, and aikido can transform your life. Our expert instructors will guide you on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and empowerment.

Classes for All Ages and Skill Levels
Karate classes focusing on confidence, self-awareness, and physical fitness
Kobudo classes exploring traditional Okinawan weapons training for focus, coordination, and cultural appreciation
Aikido classes emphasizing harmonization, balance, and inner peace
Advanced training for experienced practitioners seeking deeper growth and challenge

Benefits of Training at Lonsdale Karate
Cultivate greater self-awareness and self-acceptance
Develop resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges
Improve physical fitness and overall well-being
Connect with like-minded individuals in a supportive community
Explore the rich cultural heritage of martial arts

New students are always welcome. Just stop in to try a class for free.

Monthly tuition ranges from $25 to $75 per student, depending on how many classes you attend. We hold sessions for Karate Monday - Friday, for Kobudo on Tuesday and Thursday, and for Aikido on Saturday.

Address

120 Main Street
Lonsdale, MN
55046

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 10am
4:30pm - 7:45pm
Tuesday 5:15pm - 6:15pm
6:15pm - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 10am
4:30pm - 7:45pm
Thursday 5:15pm - 6:15pm
6:15pm - 8pm
Friday 9am - 10am
4:30pm - 7:45pm
Saturday 10am - 12am

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We teach classical Okinawan Karate and Kobudo. Tim and other instructors have trained in Japan and are directly connected to Akamine Hiroshi Sensei, the President of the Karate and Kobudo associations to which we belong. Tim is a Seventh Degree Black Belt and is the senior foreign Karateka in the Organization. The dojo is supported by several other black belts including Dan Belig, a 4th Dan, Sam Murray, a 3rd Dan, Gary Jensen, a 2nd Dan, Meghan Hinderman, a 2nd Dan, and Ryuka Jurgens, a 1st Dan. Tim is also the senior licensed Kobudo instructor for the Shimbukan system in the US. Our Kobudo program is supported by Jerry Holt, who holds a 4th Dan in Kobudo and has many years of experience teaching Isshinryu Karate. We make every effort to try to provide authentic training methods and content as we learned it in Okinawa. Our goals are to provide a path of challenge and reward to our students while also preserving a cultural living art. We have a session for children age 4-6 that starts at 5:30 and goes to 6:15 and a separate session for students 6 and above that starts at 6:00 and goes to 7:30. 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.