7545 France Ave South
Edina, MN 55435
United States
About Edina 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.
About Mr. Shonal Gangopadhyay
Mr. Shonal Gangopadhyay started his training at National Karate in 2000 with Ms. Jamie Worley at International School of Minnesota. He achieved the rank of first degree black belt in 2008 with Mr. William Hill at Eden Prairie National Karate. He is currently a 3rd degree black belt and is working towards earning his 4th degree.
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☆UPDATE RE: FACE MASKS☆
As many of you are aware by now, Governor Waltz just issued a mandate regarding wearing face masks while at indoor public businesses/facilities. The policy at our school will remain the same as it had been previously:
•Staff are already required to wear face masks. This includes all teaching and cleaning staff.
•Starting Saturday students are required to wear face masks, but can remove them with "distance" if they need to "catch their breath" as long as the mandate is in place. NO MASKS required for outdoor classes.
• Parents and visitors to the school are also required to wear face masks as well whenever in the building.
•We will continue to offer Zoom classes daily.
•Social distancing practices will continue to be adhered to as well as hand sanitizing and cleaning/disinfecting the school and equipment between classes.
We care very deeply about our students, families and staff. We want to do our part to keep everyone in our community safe and healthy and also comply with city, state and federal mandates.
We appreciate your continued cooperation and compliance with these rules and we thank you for your attention and patience in this matter.
As always let me know if you have questions or concerns.
Tomorrow’s Masters class!The Friday Masters series continues with 8th degree Master Cristian Nelson ! Another great opportunity to learn from one of National Karate's premier instructors!
Master Cristian Nelson is the owner 5 National Karate schools in Chicago, IL. He began training in 1983 under the expert tutelage of 10th Degree Black Belt, Grand Master John Worley, and Kickboxing champion Scott Masterton.
Some of his awards include several “School of the Year” awards, “Instructor of the Year”, “Top Competitor Award” for fighting, 8 time winner of the “School of Champions” award, the “John Worley Leadership Award” for organizational excellence and his schools in Chicago have been named “Best Martial Arts Studio’s” in the Chicagoland area by local media for the last 9 years in a row. Out of the 13,000 students promoted to Black Belt in the National Karate system, Mr. Nelson is only the fourth person to be promoted to 8th Degree.