Director
Mr. Aaron Pallesen
"Having spent several years in and out of martial arts, I have a great respect for the quality of instruction and the priceless values I learned, and continue to learn, through National Karate instructors. National Karate gave me the tools to get off the street, get out of trouble, and spend the rest of my life doing something I love and the opportunity to share my passion with as many people as possible."
Aaron Pallesen began his martial arts training in Shotokan Karate in Watertown, SD after having seen "The Karate Kid" for the first time at the age of 10. Nine years and several martial arts schools later, Mr. Pallesen found a home at the South Minneapolis National Karate School. He began training with National Karate under Mr. Jeff Sidner, in October of 2005 and was promoted to the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt September 8th 2007.
Mr. Pallesen was an avid paintball player for several years and was a sponsored competitor from 2002-2004. Since then all of his focus has shifted from skateboarding and paintball to teaching quality martial arts to students of all ages, from all walks of life in a fun yet disciplined and focus driven environment.
