Martial Arts & Karate Classes in Richfield, MN
Confidence, Fitness & Life Skills for Kids, Teens and Adults
Owners and Directors
Hours of Operations
Mon-Fri:4:30pm – 9:00pm
Sat:9:00am – 3:00pm
Sun:Closed
About Richfield National Karate
Richfield/Edina National Karate is located near 494 and Lyndale Ave S. We opened in Oct. 2022 after relocating from our long-time home at Centennial lakes on France Ave. Our new facility has a lobby area with an open view of the classroom. We have two bathroom/changing rooms, large, padded floor with mirrors on one wall and lots of windows. We want the neighborhood to see how cool Karate is and give it a shot.
New students can join the beginner class after a private introductory lesson that you can schedule at your convenience. Beginner classes are 30 min and are offered four days a week. Average attendance is about twice a week. The class sizes are usually between 5 and 10 students often with multiple instructors. We want every class to be fun and engaging for all levels and ages.
Richfield Martial Arts and Karate Classes
Meet our Leadership Team & Instructors
Mr. Worley started his teaching career as an assistant instructor in 1986 at the Excelsior National Karate Moving to a full time position in 1991 at the Edina NK earning the Head instructor roll there in 1992. When Master Nelson left to open the Chicago NK schools Kelly took over as Director of the Minnetonka location and lead MTKA from 1995-2001. Finally leaving to Open the Plymouth/Wayzata school in 2001 and has been in a leadership position with Plymouth/Way since.
Through out the 90’s Mr. Worley was a successful competitor on the NCKA tournament circuit winning several Grand Championship awards in both Forms & Sparring. He was also the first NCKA black belt competitor to finish #1 over-all in both form and sparring in the same tournament season.
Since 1986 Mr. Worley has worked with thousands of students helped countless attain the rank of Black Belt and seen students achieve great things in Martial Arts and in life. Now the thing he looks forward to the most is seeing students he worked with as children bringing their children in for classes.
Mr. Worley owns the Crystal, Richfield, Chaska, & Wayzata schools with his wife Jamey Worley (5th degree). They make their home in Plymouth and have 3 children Devon, Rhett, & Cassidy.
Joe Huber Started his training at National Karate in 1990. After some time away he earned his First degree black belt in 2006 and started teaching at NK South Minneapolis. Mr. Huber earned his second degree in 2008 While teaching at NK West Bloomington. In March of 2009 he was promoted to manager of NK Orono. He earned his fourth degree in April 2015. and is currently 5th degree as of Dec. 2024. Joe Huber has studied many disciplines. He is an accomplished musician and classically trained painter and sculptor with a degree in fine art.
I am Joe Huber, instructor and school director. I love sharing karate with people and helping them to discover their potential. When I was 10 years old, I had my first Karate lesson. It was a huge day for me. I remember getting out of bed that morning excited to learn karate. When I get to introduce a new student of any age to karate, I can see that same excitement. It’s awesome. Guiding that student along their journey to black belt is a huge honor and a lot of fun. Karate training is one of the most rewarding and honest endeavors that I have found. You will get out of it exactly what you put in, whatever you martial arts goals are, karate training is really good for you, and it has been wonderful for me.
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