The Gym Martial Arts & Youth Programs

Mendota Heights, MN

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The Gym Martial Arts & Youth Programs offers activities that include Afterschool, Summer Camp, School Release Camp, Kids Night Out, Little Dragons (Pre-School Taekwondo), Ninja Warriors, Birthday Parties, and hip hop dance. The program also offers Taekwondo Youth & Family, Taekwondo Teen & Adult, Haidong Gumdo (Korean Sword), martial arts, self-defense, kettlebells, and weight workouts using kettlebells.

• Ages: 3–18 years old

The Gym Martial Arts & Youth Programs states the mission, “Become the best version of you at The Gym Our expert team will motivate and inspire you to accomplish your goals!” The program describes itself as “Martial Arts & Fitness for All Ages” and notes that professional instructors prioritize making classes unique, fun, and safe. It offers a limited time and availability option to try a first class for free. The program states that its classes are structured to develop coordination, physical fitness, mental strength, and social skills, and that it uses positive reinforcement in classes. It also states that martial arts classes benefit growing children beyond the dojo and in real-world scenarios, and that martial arts are promoted as beneficial for heart health and cardiovascular fitness. The Gym Martial Arts & Youth Programs offers an opportunity to train as a family in the Taekwondo Youth & Family program and describes its community as a unique community of positive, fun, and caring individuals. The program provides a blog with martial arts and life skill tips.

According to one testimonial, “Great Instructors and Coaches! Amazing facility and family friendly atmosphere!” Another testimonial describes the program as having “lots to offer families...from after school program, school days off camps, summer camp, parents nite outs, hip hop dance, and martial arts...My grand kids love it.” Additional testimonials describe the environment as positive and family oriented, and mention that children enjoy coming for summer camps and snow days. One parent notes that the afterschool care and non school day care are “amazing” and that there are “great programs, families, and staff.” A kettlebell participant states, “Kettlebells! Michael is a great teacher and classes are an awesome workout. Weight workouts are fun when you are using kettlebells.” Another family describes their Taekwondo training as “an amazing journey towards our black belt” and highlights being able to train together with their daughter, with staff described as supportive, knowledgeable, and encouraging. The program notes that it serves the communities of Mendota Heights, Inver Grove Heights, West St. Paul, Eagan, St. Paul, Mendota, Lilydale, and Sunfish Lake.

Last updated June 28, 2026.

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