Martial Arts & Karate Classes in Ramsey, MN

Meet our Leadership Team & Instructors

Mr. Gregg Sutherland, the Owner/Director of Ramsey National Karate for the past 32 years, brings decades of experience, leadership, and dedication to our school. He achieved his Black Belt in 1990, and is currently a 7th Degree Black Belt.

In his early years Mr. Sutherland was a fierce and successful competitor, both locally and around the country, but he now focuses on helping others to reach their potential.

Mr. Sutherland believes everyone can improve both their physical and mental skills by applying the training techniques available at Ramsey National Karate he encourages students to set high goals and then work towards achieving those goals in a serious but fun environment leading students to improve both their self-confidence and self-esteem.

Ms. Emily Babler, Head Instructor, started with Ramsey National Karate in 2002 when she was only 5 years old. She achieved her Black Belt in 2008, has been instructing since 2012, and is currently a 5th Degree Black Belt.

Ms. Babler is one of the top local competitors, and has been an avid competitor ever since she started training. She loves encouraging her students to get out of their comfort zones and compete to help improve self-confidence, discipline, and humility. She not only loves developing great martial artists, but she also loves teaching students how to develop skills they can carry throughout their lives, such as respect, responsibility, and perseverance.

Since she has started teaching she has been dedicated to building a welcoming community within our school. She prides herself in her hard work and in maintaining strong relationships with our students and their families.