World Taekwondo Academy

(6 reviews)

4.6 mi

We signed my 4 year old up with their holiday special. It has been a game changer for my son. He is…read morelearning more than just karate skills but has become more responsible and respectful. You can tell that they are out for educating the kids. The love my son has for karate shows every time he runs into the mat room. The staff are very supportive and responsive. We feel at home there and are excited for our other child to be old enough to also start.

The Dojo has been a great learning experience for both of our kids, giving them better discipline…read morewhile getting in a good workout. The staff are really in tune with each student and provide solid guidance. We've also started to develop a community with the other families that go to the Dojo.

Practicing for the tournament

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Ultimate Martial Arts

4.5 mi

Ultimate Martial Arts in Medina is an exceptional school that balances a family-friendly…read moreenvironment with traditional, high-quality training. They do a great job providing structured, high-energy instruction for kids while maintaining a rigorous, technically precise program for adults. The instructors are knowledgeable and invested in student's growth. Its perfect for anyone looking for authentic Taekwondo training for themselves or their family.

Great with kids and very knowledgeable about the history of taekwondo. I have been training here…read moresince 2011, and the instructors are very flexible with the needs of students of all ages. Sparring is Kukiwon style, forms are Chang Hon and Kukiwon. The Hapkido curriculum covers standing grappling with some groundwork. And very competitive pricing!

Students training and conditioning while learning valuable life skills.

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Yarwood's Martial Arts

6.8 mi

Yarwood's Martial Arts has been such a great experience for my family. My son has built so much…read moreconfidence and discipline since he started. Mr. Yarwood and the rest of the instructors make you feel like family. They help you set goals and encourage you along the way!

My girls love Yarwood's Martial Arts. The classes involve learning respect and discipline in a…read morereally fun way. My kids have learned self defense techniques, such as how to physically get away from strangers and what to do if they are being bullied. They are learning skills to help protect themselves, and I see that they have gained confidence in themselves. They know they can handle themselves if they need to. It's a really positive and fun environment!

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Dojo Karate - Medina

4.2

(5 reviews)

4.4 mi

Our daughter has been going here for about 6 months and I am consistently impressed with the change…read moreit has made in her life. The instructors are patient and amazing with kids, always kind, but firm in teaching discipline. Kids (and parents) do need to be receptive to that discipline, and if they are, the kids will show amazing personal growth.

I have been attending class at Medina and also Rogers for 15 years. They have always treated me…read moreand my family well. Its not just about the skill and fitness I have gained thru going to DOJO but its also about the relationships I have made with all the instructors and other students. I love Dojo and really believe it has helped me in my personal life and my business life. I am 55 years old and working towards my 2nd degree. My son was going strong for several years and then stopped going, recently he started up again and him and I are enjoying the kickboxing lessons, and he is also doing the grappling classes to help keep in shape for College Football.

Training hard at Dojo Karate's seven locations throughout Minnesota: Maple Grove, Elk River, Monticello, Buffalo, Waconia, Ro...

Dojo karate training at our eight locations throughout Minnesota: Maple Grove, Elk River, Monticello, Buffalo, Waconia, Roger...

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Dojo Karate training at our eight locations throughout Minnesota: Maple Grove, Elk River, Monticello, Buffalo, Waconia, Roger...

Dynamic Defensive Arts

3.0 mi

I have been taking classes with a friend at Dynamic Defense Arts for 3 months. Working with Dynamic…read moreand their team has been informative, practical and enjoyable. They review previous learned techniques each time we come in for classes. As a former flight attendant of 25 yrs. I understand the importance of "situational awareness" and "ways to escape strategies". This is the perfect training environment! I believe this training is a necessity in todays world for people of all ages, especially for college students, realtors and flight attendants.

Excellent program. Jack Pettengill & David Bernstein offer great programs for adults and youth…read morealike. The Encounter Awareness & Defense (Street Defense) program is excellent. And the 3D Tae Kwon Do program is great for youth. I tried the free 2-week street defense program and have been very pleased with by progress. It's also incredibly fun and empowering and positive, which makes all the difference.

Baker Park Reserve Campground & Beach

4.6

(14 reviews)

10.0 mi

First time camping with our trailer and it was a good campsite to start at! Only 20 minutes away…read morefrom the cities. The site was clean and maintained. The bathrooms were well kept and all around the campsite. The trails and bike paths were nice and plentiful. You can walk around by the lake and fish. The site itself was open and wasn't very private but not too close to where it's suffocating. Overall a great place to camp!

Nobody should be without a picnic table at Baker Part Reserve! The park which winds along the…read moreshore of Lake Independence has tables in every direction. There are probably more tables than parking spaces. Another regional park that provides all the amenities expected including huge sun umbrellas along the sandy beach. More than one restroom and changing facility, grilling areas kids playground. Of course I found some walking paths which is about all I care to use. No problems if you don't like difficult trails, most are paved and the unpaved are still easy. Take your hike and head back to the table.

Entrance in Maple Plain, Mn.

A nearly private cove.

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The great umbrellas.

Bay Rentals Inc

3.9

(28 reviews)

14.7 mi

Overall we got to have fun on the lake but I will say these machines are a bit beat up and seem to…read moreneed a tune up. As I would turn the machine would lose a lot of power and my partner ran out of gas with a hour left, so they didn't fill up both machines asine still had half a tank left. $600 deposit and make sure to take a good video of the machines. The process of receiving instruction was a little odd as a younger kid was giving us rules then a seemingly drunk older man in a truck kept talking over him who I assume is the owner? Kind of a weird dynamic going on here. The process of taking off and riding was good no issues there.

Ohmygoodness, not enough good to say!!…read more My friend and I had never been paddle boarding, it was 95 deg out with 72% humidity and we were feeling adventurous. Did a quick google search and found this place. Gave a call and the voicemail said to leave a message and they would get back. Yeah right. Well, about 30 minutes later the phone rang! Learned that SUPs were first come first served, but mentioned we were headed to them in mound from Coon Rapids and it would kinda suck to drive that far. I asked what our chances were and they were sweet enough to make sure they didn't all disappear! The process is super easy, tou check in and then walk the few hundred feet to the beach. They bring the boards (or whatever you've rented) over to you and you're set! When you're done you just beach the items and they come grab them. Only down side is SUP is kinda hard for a newbie as the lake is clearly a play lake. Constantly rough from all the jet skiiers.

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Captain Shawn’s Rental

33.8 mi

What an amazing adventure!! We are super grateful for the Captain's superb hospitality and kayaks…read more We saw eagles, otters, turtles, kingfishers, green and blue herons and only a few other boats on the water. This is a wonderful location to go boating and the Captain will make you feel welcome aboard.

Great experience! My family and I rented a pontoon and had a great time. Captain Shawn was helpful…read moreand informative and the pontoon was clean and in good repair. Fair pricing as well. Will definitely rent from them again