Young Americans Schools of Self-Defense classes are located all over the state of Minnesota. Some of these cities include Becker, Buffalo, Big Lake, Blaine, Cambridge, and Champlin, Minneapolis, and Rochester.
We are adding new locations on a regular basis so please keep an eye on the schedule.
Registration is open for all Fall sessions up to week 3 (for 12 Week Classes) and Week 2 for (10 Week). Status: Open for Registration if online option.
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Youth Self-Defense and Safety Awareness Classes
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| Location | Dates | Times | Instructor |
| Becker High School 12000 Hancock St, Becker | Tuesday Nights Registration: Sept 17 (6:00 – 7:00PM) Classes: Sept 24 – Dec 17 *** No Class on Nov 5th | 6:00 – 6:45PM (Beginner) 7:00 – 7:45PM (Advanced) | Sensei Ben Lauzer |
| Bridgeview Church – Kids Room 20500 Country Road 11, Big Lake (Monticello) | Monday Nights Registration: in Youth Ctr on Sept 23 (6:00 – 7:00PM) Classes: Sept 30 – Dec 16 **** No Class on July 1st | 6:00 – 6:45PM (Beginners) 6:45 – 7:00 PM (Advanced) | Master Steve Olson |
| Northdale Middle School Cafeteria 11301 Dogwood St NW (Coon Rapids), Blaine | Tuesday Nights Registration: Sept 24 (6:30 – 8:00PM) Classes: Oct 1 – Dec 16 * 11 Week session * | 6:45 – 7:30PM (beg) 7:45 – 8:30PM (int/adv) | Master Jeff Wood |
| The Discovery Center Cafeteria 301 2nd Ave NE, Buffalo | Thursday Nights Registration: Sept 19 (6:30 – 7:30PM) Classes: Sept 26 – Dec 19th No Classes: Oct 3, 17, 31 Nov 28 Dec 12 | 6:30 – 7:15PM (beg) 7:30 – 8:15PM (int/adv) | Allan Jacobs |
| Cambridge Middle School Cafeteria 31374 Xylite St NE Cambridge Preregistration Required $89 Fee Paid in advance | Thursday Nights Registration: ONLINE Classes: Sept 12 – Dec 19 No Classes: Oct 17, 24 & Nov 28 SL007A – Beginners SL007B – Intermediate SL007C – Advanced | 6:00 – 6:40PM (Beg 5 y.o and up) 6:45 – 7:25PM (Y/Gr to Green) 7:30 – 8:10PM (adv) | Jeff Wood |
| Champlin Ice Forum 12165 Ensign Ave, Champlin | Wednesday Nights Registration: Sept 25 (5:45 – 7:00PM) Classes: Oct 2 – Sept 18 No Class on Nov 6 * 11 Weeks for session * | 5:45 – 6:15PM (beg) 6:30 – 7:15PM (int/adv) | Jeff Wood |
| Annandale | See Buffalo | ||
| Fairbult | See Bloomington | ||
| Hasting Senior High School Auditorium Foyer 200 General Sieben Dr, Hastings | Saturday Mornings No Fall Session at this time | ||
| Elk River | See Either Zimmerman or Big Lake/Monticello | ||
| John Glenn Middle School 1560 Cty Rd B E, Maplewood / Oakdale | Saturday Mornings Registration: Online Classes: Sept 21 – Dec 14 No classes Oct 19, Nov 16 & 30 | 10:00 – 10:45AM (Beg) 11:00 – 11:45M (Int/Adv) | Jeff Wood |
| Owatonna | See Rochester | ||
| John Adams Middle School Room 142, Gym 2 201 8th St NW Rochester | Monday Nights Registration: Sept 23 (6:00 – 7:00PM) Classes: Sept 30 – Dec 16 No classes: n/a | 6:00 – 7:00PM (all) | Mike Seavy |
| Madison Elementary School 2805 9th St N, St. Cloud | Thursday Nights Registration: Sept 19 (6:30 – 7:30PM) Classes: Sept 26 – Dec 19 No Class: Oct 17, 31 Nov 28 | 6:30 – 7:15PM (All) | Keith Drake |
| St. Francis Elementary School 22919 St. Francis Blvd, St. Francis Fee is $80 10 Sessions only | Tuesday Nights (St. Francis) Thursday Nights (Cedar Creek) Online Registration: Online or Call 763.213.1615 Classes: Sept 24 – Nov 26 (Tuesday) Sept 19 – Dec 12 (Thursday) | Tuesday & Thursday Afternoons 3:50 – 4:40PM (all) | Jeff Wood |
| Westwood Elementary School 13651 4th Ave S Zimmerman | Monday Nights Registration: Sept 23 (6:30 – 7:30PM) Classes: Sept 30 – Dec 16 No Class: n/a | 6:35 -7:25PM (all) | Scott Douglas |
| Christ Church Gymnasium 3244 34th Ave S, Minneapolis | Tuesday Afternoon Registration: Sept 28 18 (2:03 – 3:30PM) Classes: Oct 5 – Dec 21 No Class on Nov 16 | 2:30 – 3:15PM (all) | Jeff Wood |
| Cedar Creek Elementary School 21108 Polk St NE, Cedar | See St. Francis for registration | Thursday 3:45 – 4:40PM (all) | Jeff Wood |
| Oak Grove Middle School Cafeteria 1300 W 106th St., Bloomington | Thursday Nights Registration: Sept 19 (6:30 – 7:30PM) Classes: June 26 – Dec 19, Jan 23 No Classes: 10/10, 11/14 & 28, Dec 12/12 | 6:30 – 7:15PM (all) | Matt Rens |
| Forest Lake High School 6101 Scandia Trail N Forest Lake *** Registration online *** Class fee is $69 | Wednesday Nights Registration: Online Classes: Jun 12 – Aug 21k 10 Week Session No Class: Jul 3 5yo – cl code 4104-ISu24A 9yo – cl code 4104-ISu24B Adult – cl code 6358-ISu24 | 6:15 – 7:00PM (5-8 years old) 7:15 – 8:00PM (9-17) 8:15 – 9:00PM (adults) | Jeff Wood |
| Logan Park Recreation Center 690 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis | Saturday Afternoons Registration: June 8 (12:00 – 1:00 PM) Classes: Oct 5 – Dec No classes on 11/16 | 12:30 – 1:30 PM | Jeff Wood |
| New Ulm Park Rec Civic Center 1212 N Franklin St, New Ulm | Thursday Nights Regisration: Sept 19 (6:30 – 7:30 PM) Classes: Sept 26 – Dec 19 No Classes: 10/31, 11/28 | 6:30 – 7:15 PM | Jacob Haugen |
| Anoka Middle School Washington Campus, Room 107 2171 6th Ave, Anoka | Tuesday Nights – TBA Registration: Classes: | 6:30 – 7:15 (beg) 7:30 – 8:15 (int/adv) | Jeff Wood |
| Saint Michael Elementary Music Room 101 Central Ave W, Saint Michael | Tuesday Nights Registration: Oct 1 Classes: Oct 8 – Dec 20 *** 10 Week Session **** | 6:00 – 6:45 (All) | Steve Olson |
| Richfield Central Education Center 7145 Harriet Ave South Richfield | Monday Nights (11 Weeks) $129 Registration: Online Classes: Sept 24 – Dec 2 | Beg: 6:00 – 6:45PM Adv: 7:00 – 7:45PM | Master Jeff Wood |
| Tiger Legacy and Learning Center 510 Walnut Street Farmington | Thursday Mornings (8 Weeks) $79 Registration: Onsite Classes: June 13 – Aug 8 *** No classes on July 4 *** | Ages 5 – 8 10 am – 10:45am Ages 9 – 17 11 am – 11:45am | Master Jeff Wood |
| Chatfield Elementry School 330 South Market St Belle Plaine | Wednesday Mornings (8 Weeks) $70 Registration: Onsite Classes: June 12 – Aug 7 *** No class on July 3 *** | Ages 5 – 8 10:30 am – 11:15am Ages 9 – 17 11:15 am – noon | Jeff Wood |
Women’s Self Defense
Part of Young Americans Martial Arts
| Locations | Dates | Times | Instructor |
| Education Center Cafeteria 943 9th Ave SW Forest Lake, MN Fee is $29 | Sept 18 Registration: Online | 6 – 8:30PM | Jeff Wood |
| Cambridge Middle School Cafeteria 31374 Xylite St NE Cambridge, MN Fee is $25 | Saturday Sept 14 Registration: Online | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Jeff Wood |
| Falcon Ridge Gymnastics Center 1200 Columbus Ave N New Prague, MN Fee is $32 | Sept 16 Registration: Online | 6 – 8:30 PM | Jeff Wood |
| Caledonia High School Multi-Purpose Room 825 Warrior Ave, Caledonia Fee is $29 | Nov 6 Registration: Phone – 507-725-5139 Email – ed@cps.k12.mn.us | 10a – 1:00PM | Jeff Wood |
| Skyview Middle School Cafeteria 1100 Heron Ave North, Oakdale Fee is $29 | Sept 11 Registration: Online | 6 – 8:00PM | Jeff Wood |
| Le Sueur Community Center – Merrick Rm 821 Ferry St, Le Sueur Fee is $30 | Sept 10 Registration: Online | 6 – 8:30PM | Jeff Wood |
| Matoska International World School 2530 Spruce Place, White Bear Lake Fee is $30 | Sept 11 Registration: Online | 6 – 8:30PM | Jeff Wood |
| Richfield Central Education Center 7145 Harriet Ave South, Richfield Fee is $39 | Wednesday TBA Registration: Online | 9:30a – Noon | Jeff Wood |
| Saint Francis Learning Center 4111 Ambassador Blvd, St. Francis Fee is $48 | Wednesday Sept 13 Registration: Online | 6:00 – 8:30 PM | Jeff Wood |
Tai Chi Classes
Part of Young American Martial Arts
| Locations | Dates | Times | Instructor |
| Forest Lake High School 6101 Scandia Trail N Forest Lake, MN Class fee is $75 | Wednesday Nights (8x) Registration: Online TBA No Class: | 5:00 – 6:00PM | Jeff Wood |
| Cambridge Middle School Cafeteria Cambridge, MN Class fee is $59 | Thursday Nights (8x) Registration: Online Classes: Oct 3 – Dec 12 No Class on Oct 17, 24 & Nov 28 | 5:00 – 6:00PM | Jeff Wood |
| Gladstone Community Center 1945 Manton Street Maplewood, MN Class fee is $59 | Monday Night (8x) Registration: Online Classes: Sept 25 – Nov 13 No Class: | 12:00 – 1:00PM | Jeff Wood |
| St. Francis Learning Center Gymnasium 4111 Ambassador Blvd St. Francis, MN Class Fee is $90 | Tuesday Nights (8x) Registration: Online Classes: Sept 24 – Nov 19 | 5:00 – 6:00PM | Jeff Wood |
| Logan Park Rec Center 690 13th Ave NE Minneapolis, MN | Saturday Mornings Registration: Week 1 Classes: TBA | 10:00 – 11:00AM | Jeff Wood |
| Matoska International World School 2530 Spruce Place Whitebear, MN Class fee is $75 | Monday Nights (8x) Registration: Online Classes: Oct 2 – Nov 20 | 8:00 – 9:00PM | Jeff Wood |
| Northfield Middle School 2200 Division Street Northfield | Thursday (8 Weeks) $69 Registration: Online Classes: Sept 20 – Dec 1 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Jeff Wood |
| Richfield Central Education Center 7145 Harriet Ave South Richfield | Tuesday Nights (8 Weeks) $85 Registration: Online Classes: Sept 30 – Nov 18 *** No class on July 2 *** | 5:00 – 6:00PM | Jeff Wood |
| Community Learning Center 17630 Juniper Path Lakeville | Friday Nights (8 Weeks) $80 Registration: Online Classes: Sept 13 – Nov 8 *** No class on July 5 *** | 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Jeff Wood |
| Chatfield Elementry School 330 South Market St Belle Plaine | Wednesday Mornings (8 Weeks) $70 Registration: Onsite Classes: TBA | 9:30 – 10:30 AM | Jeff Wood |
