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 winter sessions up to week 3 (for 12 Week Classes) and Week 2 for (10 Week). Status: Open for Registration if online option.
Please note: Class Fees are $9 per week unless noted in schedule.
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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: Feb 4th (6:00 – 7:00PM) Classes: Feb 11 – Apr 29 | 6:00 – 6:45PM (Beginner) 7:00 – 7:45PM (Advanced) | Sensei Ben Lauzer |
| Bridgeview Church Kids Room (gym) 20500 Country Road 11, Big Lake (Monticello) | Monday Nights Registration: Feb 3rd in Youth Ctr (6:00 – 7:00PM) Classes: Feb 10 – Apr 28 | 6:00 – 6:45PM (Beginners) 6:45 – 7:00 PM (Advanced) | Master Steve Olson |
| Eisenhower Elementary School Gymnasium 151 Northdale Blvd, Coon Rapids | Tuesday Nights Registration: Feb 11 (6:45 – 8:00PM) Classes: Feb 25 – May 20 No Classes on 2/11, 3/18, 4/1* ** 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: Feb 6 (6:30 – 7:30PM) Classes: Feb 13 – May 1 ** Weekly Class fee is $8 ** | 6:30 – 7:15PM (beg) 7:30 – 8:15PM (int/adv) | Sensei Allan Jacobs |
| Cambridge Middle School Cafeteria 31374 Xylite St NE Cambridge / Isanti Preregistration Required $89 Fee Paid in advance | Thursday Nights Registration: ONLINE Classes: Feb 6 – May 8 No Classes: Mar 13 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) | Master Jeff Wood |
| Champlin Ice Forum 12165 Ensign Ave, Champlin | Wednesday Nights Registration: Feb 12 (5:30 – 7:00PM) Classes: Feb 19 – May 7 | 5:15 – 6:00PM (beg) 6:15 – 7:00PM (int/adv) | Master Jeff Wood |
| Annandale | See Buffalo, Monticello, St Cloud | ||
| Fairbult | See Bloomington | ||
| Hasting Senior High School Auditorium Foyer 200 General Sieben Dr, Hastings | Saturday Mornings No Winter 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: Feb 8 – Apr 19 No classes Mar 15 & Apr 12 * 10 Week Session * $10 Class Fee | 10:00 – 10:45AM (Beg) 11:00 – 11:45M (Int/Adv) | Master Jeff Wood |
| Owatonna | See Rochester | ||
| John Adams Middle School Room 142, Gym 2 1525 31st St. NW Rochester | Monday Nights Registration: Feb 3 (6:00 – 7:00PM) Classes: Feb 10 – May 19 No classes: 2/17, 3/31, 4/28 | 6:00 – 7:00PM (all) | Sensei Mike Seavy |
| Madison Elementary School 2805 9th St N, St. Cloud | Thursday Nights Registration: Feb 6 (6:00 – 7:00PM) Classes: Feb 13 – May 15 No Classes: Feb 20, May 6 | 6:00 – 6:45PM (All) | Master 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: Feb 3 (6:30 – 7:30PM) Classes: Feb 30 – May 12 No Class: Feb 17 & Mar 17 | 6:35 -7:25PM (all) | Sensei Scott Douglas |
| Christ Church Gymnasium 3244 34th Ave S, Minneapolis | Saturday Afternoon Registration: Feb 15 (2:30 – 3:30PM) Classes: Feb 22 – May 31 No Classes: 3/15, 4/12 & 26, 5/17 | 2:30 – 3:15PM (all) | Master 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: Feb 6 (6:30 – 7:30PM) Classes: Feb 13 – May 22 No Classes: Feb 27, May 1 & 8 | 6:30 – 7:15PM (all) | Sensei 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: Feb 15 (12:00 – 1:00 PM) Classes: Feb 22 – May 24 No classes on Apr 12 & 26 | 12:30 – 1:30 PM | Master Jeff Wood |
| New Ulm Park Rec Civic Center 1212 N Franklin St, New Ulm | Thursday Nights Regisration: Feb 6 (6:30 – 7:30 PM) Classes: Feb 13 – May 1 No Classes: n/a | 6:30 – 7:15 PM | Sensei 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: Classes: No Sessions at this time | 6:00 – 6:45 (All) | Steve Olson |
| Richfield Central Education Center 7145 Harriet Ave South Richfield | Monday Nights (11 Weeks) $129 Registration: Online Classes: TBA | 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: TBA *** n/a *** | 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: TBA *** n/a *** | 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 |
| Burnsville-Savage-Eagan Diamondhead Education Center 200 Burnsville Pkwy Burnsville, MN | Monday Afternoons (8x) $69 Registration: Online Classes: Jan 27 – Mar 17 No Classes: n/a | 12:00 – 12:45PM | Jeff Wood |
| Cambridge Middle School Cafeteria 31374 Xylite St. NE Cambridge, MN | Thursday Nights (8x) Class Fee $59 Registration: Online Classes: Mar 6 – Apr 24 | 5:15 – 6:00PM | Jeff Wood |
| Gladstone Community Center 1945 Manton Street Maplewood, MN | Wednesday Night (8x) $59 Registration: Online Classes: Mar 5 – Apr 15 No Class: n/a | 2:30 – 3:30PM | 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 | Wednesday Nights (8x) Class Fee$75 Registration: Online Classes: Mar 19 – May 7 | 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: Jan 31 – Mar 21 | 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 |
