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 Fairbult.
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.
All flyer can be found on our facebook page.
Please look for a city near you.
Schedule of Classes
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Youth Self-Defense and Safety Awareness
Youth Self Defense and Safety Awareness
Day of Week: Tuesday Nights
To Be updated shortly
Location:
Anoka Middle School for the Arts – Washington Campus
2171 6th Ave
Anoka, MN
Dates:
Registration – June 2nd (6:45pm – 8:15pm)
Classes – June 9th to Aug 11th
Times: 6:45 – 7:30PM (beginners), 7:45 – 8:30PM (Intermediate and Advanced)
Instructor: Master Jeff Wood
Youth Self Defense and Safety Awareness
Day of Week: Tuesday Nights
Location:
Becker High School
12000 Hancock St
Becker, MN
Dates:
Registration – Online
Classes – Sept 29th – Dec 15
Times: 6:45 – 7:30PM (beginners), 7:45 – 8:30PM (Intermediate and Advanced)
Instructor: Sensei Ben Lauzer
Youth Self Defense and Safety Awareness
Day of Week: Monday Nights
Location:
Bridgeview Church
20500 Country Rd 11
Big Lake, MN
Dates:
Registration – Sept 21 (6:00pm – 7:30pm)
Classes – Sept 28th – Dec 14th
Times: 6:00 – 6:45PM (beginners), 6:45 – 7:30PM (Intermediate and Advanced)
Instructor: Master Steve Olson
Youth Self Defense and Safety Awareness
Day of Week Thursday Nights
Location:
Oak Grove Middle School
1300 W. 106th St.
Bloomington, MN
Dates:
Registration – Sept 17 (6:30pm to 7:30pm)
Classes – Sept 24th – Dec 17
Times: 6:30pm – 7:15pm
Instructor: Sensei Matt Rens
Youth Self Defense and Safety Awareness
Day of Week Thursday Nights
Location:
Discovery Elementary School
301 2nd Ave NE
Buffalo, MN
Dates:
Registration – Sept 17 (6:30pm to 7:30pm)
Classes – Sept 24th – Dec 17
Times: 6:30pm – 7:15pm (Beginners), 7:30 – 8:15pm (Advanced)
Instructor: Master Allan Jacobs
Youth Self Defense and Safety Awareness
Day of Week Thursday Nights
Location:
Cambridge Middle School
31374 Xylite St. NE
Cambridge, MN
Dates:
Registration – Preregistration Require Online
Classes – Sept 17th – Dec 17
Times:
6:00pm – 6:40pm (Beginners),
6:45 – 7:25pm (Intermediate),
7:30 – 8:10p (Advanced)
Instructor: Master Jeff Wood
Youth Self Defense and Safety Awareness
Day of Week: Wednesday Nights
Location:
Ice Forum
12165 Ensign Ave
Champlin, MN
Dates:
Registration – September 30th (5:30pm to 7:00pm)
Classes – Oct 7th – Dec 16th
Times: 5:30pm – 6:15pm (beg), 6:15 – 7:30pm (int/adv)
Instructor: Master Jeff Wood
Youth Self-Defense and Safety Awareness
Day of Week: Tuesday Nights
Dates:
Registration – September 29th (6:45 – 8:15pm)
Classes – Oct 6 – Dec 15
Times: 6:45 – 7:15 (beginners), 7:45 – 8:15 (int/adv students)
Instructor: Master Jeff Wood
Youth Self Defense and Safety Awareness
Day of Week: Monday Nights
Location:
Jefferson Elementary School Gym
922 Home Place
Faribault, MN
Dates:
Registration – September 28 (6:00pm to 7:00pm)
Classes – Oct 5 – Dec 14
Times: 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Instructor: Master Jeff Wood
Weekly Fee is $8 for 11 Weeks with $5 Registration
Youth Self Defense and Safety Awareness
Day of Week: Wednesday Nights (8 Week Session)
To be updated shortly
Location:
Tiger Legacy and Learning Center
510 Walnut St.
Farmington, MN
Dates:
Registration – Online
Classes – June 10th – Aug 12
Times: 10:00 – 10:45am(Ages 5 – 8), 10:45 – 11:30am (9 -17 yo)
Instructor: Master Jeff Wood
Youth Self Defense and Safety Awareness
Day of Week: Saturday Mornings
Location:
John Glenn Middle School
1560 County Rd B East
Maplewood, MN
Dates:
Registration – Online
Classes – Oct 3rd – Dec 12
Times: 10:00 – 10:45am (beginners), 11:45 – 11:40am (Int)
Instructor: Master Jeff Wood
Youth Self Defense and Safety Awareness
Day of Week: Saturday Afternoons
Location:
Whittier Park Rec Center
425 W 26th St
Minneapolis, MN
Dates:
Registration – October 10, 2026 (3:00p – 4:00p)
Classes – Oct 17 – Dec 19
Times: 3:00 – 3:45pm
Instructor: Master Jeff Wood
Youth Self Defense and Safety Awareness
Day of Week: Saturday Afternoons
Location:
Logan Park Rec Center
690 13th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN
Dates:
Registration – October 10 (12:30p – 1:30p)
Classes – Oct 17 – Dec 19
Times: 12:30p – 1:10pm
Instructor: Master Jeff Wood
Youth Self-Defense and Safety Awareness
Day of Week:
Thursday Nights
Location:
New Ulm Vogel Fieldhouse
122 South Garden St
New Ulm
Dates:
Registration – September 17 (6:30p – 7:30pm)
Classes – Sept 24 – Dec 17
No Class on Thanksgiving
Times: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Instructor: Steve Dausey
Youth Self Defense and Safety Awareness
Day of Week:
Location 1 – Tuesday Afternoons
Location 2 – Thursday Afternoon
Location:
1 – St. Francis Elementary School Gym
2 – Cedar Creek Elementary Gym
Dates:
Registration – Online
Classes –
Location 1: Sept 29 – Dec 1
Location 2: Sept 24 – Dec 10
Times: 3:50pm – 4:40pm for both locations
Instructor: Master Jeff Wood
Youth Self Defense and Safety Awareness
Day of Week: Thursday Nights
Location:
Madison Elementary School
2805 9th St. N
St. Cloud
Dates:
Registration – September 17 (6:00p – 7:00pm)
Classes – Sept 24 – Dec 17
NO CLASS on Thanksgiving
Times: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Instructor: Master Keith Drake
Youth Self Defense and Safety Awareness
Day of Week: Monday Nights
Location:
Westwood Elementary School
13651 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN
Dates:
Registration – September 21 (6:30pm – 7:30pm)
Classes – Sept 28th – Dec 14
Times: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Instructor: Sensei Scott Douglas
Tai-Chi Classes
Day of Week: Tuesday Afternoons
Location:
Diamondhead Education Center
200 Burnsville Parkway
Burnsville, MN
Dates: June 16 – Aug 4
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Registration: Online
Session Length: 8 Weeks
Cost: $79
Day of Week: Wednesday Afternoons
Location:
Tiger Legacy Learning Center
510 Walnut St.
Farmington, MN
Dates: June 10 – July 29
Time: 11:00a – 12:00p
Registration: Online
Session Length: 8 Weeks
Cost: $89
Day of Week: Thursday Afternoons
Location:
Forest Lake High School
6101 Scandia Trail N
Forest Lake, MN
Dates: June 18 – Aug 20
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Registration: Online
Session Length: 10 Weeks
Cost: $89
Day of Week: Thursday Mornings
Location:
Lakeville High School
19600 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN
Dates: June 18 – Aug 6
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Registration: Online
Session Length: 8 Weeks
Cost: $80
Day of Week: Monday Mornings
Location:
Gladstone Community Center
1945 Manton St
Maplewood, MN
Dates: June 15 – Aug 17
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Registration: Online
Session Length: 8 Weeks
Cost: $59
Day of Week: Tuesday Mornings
Location:
Richfield Central Education Center
7145 South Harriet Ave
Richfield, MN
Dates: June 16 – Aug 4
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Registration: Online
Session Length: 8 Weeks
Cost: $85
Day of Week: Tuesday Nights
Location:
St. Francis Learning Center Gym
4111 Ambassador Blvd
St. Francis, MN
Dates: June 10 – Aug 4
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Registration: Online
Session Length: 8 Weeks
Cost: $90
Day of Week: Wednesday Nights
Location:
Bellaire Beach on White Bear Lake
2499 S. Shore Blvd.
White Bear Township, MN
Dates: June 10 – July 29
Time: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Registration: Online
Session Length: 8 Weeks
Cost: $79
