Director/Head Instructor
Mr. Elias Lemon
Mr. Lemon started his karate career at the age of 8 in 1992 at the National Karate School in South Minneapolis. “I remember walking past the school with my dad and thinking that looks pretty cool. I convinced my dad to let me watch for a while and then the next day my parents signed me up and I’ve been going ever since.” He promoted to the rank of 1st degree black belt in March of 1997 and now holds the rank of 4th degree Black Belt.
Mr. Lemon is an avid competitor, holding the 1st place ranking in the middle weight division of NASKA (North American Sport Karate Association) over the past 5 years. He is also a member of Team Paul Mitchell, the most prestigious professional karate team around. In October of 2008 Mr. Lemon won the prestigious Light Weight Super Fight title at the Diamond Nationals. “It was awesome being in front of all my family and students and being able to become one of only 3 National Karate people who have ever won a top award at the Diamond Nationals.”
He and his wife Ananda reside in Plymouth, MN and welcomed their first child, daughter Aubrey Grace on September 24th 2010.
