About Cottage Grove National Karate
Since 1973, the National Karate Academy has been dedicated to helping men, women and children discover the benefits of martial arts training.
Physical strength, flexibility and weight control are developed through high repetition natural body exercises.
Mental confidence is achieved from time-tested & effective self-defense skill.
NK training teaches respect, self-discipline and perseverance.
NK’s black belt professional instructors are highly trained and dedicated to help all students achieve their life goals.
For information about our free trial program for new students, please click here.
8457 East Point Douglas Road
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 769-0088
cottagegrove@nationkarate.com
Owner: Mr. Jim Albertson
Co-Directors: Mr. Dan McDonough & Mr. Dave Stelton
Instructors: Mr. Chris Kickhafer & Mr. Sam Forthun
Assistant Instructors: Mr. Vincent Sherman, Mr. Barry Maxwell, Ms. Dawn Levesque, Mr. Chris Meyer & Ms. Darien Maxwell
About Mr. Dan McDonough
With over 25 years training and teaching experience, Mr. McDonough currently holds the rank of 5th degree black belt. Mr. McDonough has a strong competition background, participating in two sponsored competition teams – Team United and Side Kick International. Several students of Mr. McDonough’s have reached top rankings including world champion titles.
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Way to go! One of our students this week demonstrated her form at her school’s talent competition! Great job- awesome talent!
Martial Arts becomes effective strategy to cope with Parkinson's
Martial Arts Becomes Effective Strategy to Cope With Parkinson’s
As people living with Parkinson’s Disease start having tremors, moving more slowly or losing their balance, it can be frustrating and isolating. Some patients however, are finding the help they need at an unexpected place -- a Karate Dojo. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty reports.