Shorin Ryu Minnesota

Shorin Ryu Minnesota offers Kid’s Martial Arts, Teen’s Martial Arts, and Adult Martial Arts. The Kid’s Martial Arts program is described as giving kids personal success, confidence, discipline, and self-defense. The program also offers traditional Okinawan weapons training for teens and adults, including bo, nunchaku, tonfa (tuifa), kama, eku, and sai.

Programs

• Kid’s Martial Arts — Gives kids personal success, confidence, discipline, and self-defense.
• Teen’s Martial Arts — Martial arts program for teens.
• Adult Martial Arts — Martial arts classes for adults.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Facility hours: Mon-Thu 3:45 PM-9:30 PM; Fri 4:30 PM-7:30 PM; Sat-Sun CLOSED

About the provider

Sensei Dieter von der Marwitz and Elizabeth Von Der Marwitz are mentioned as instructors and owners. Sensei Dieter began teaching in the USA in 2003 and has been in St. Anthony ever since. He is a 6th dan karate and 4th dan kobudo black belt with over 30 years of karate experience, and he represented South Africa in the 1998 World Championships, became a Grand South African Champion in 2000, medaled in the TAFISA World Martial Arts Games in 2016, and won gold, silver, and bronze medals at the 7th European Champions Cup in 2016.

Classes are described as structured, fun, and safe. The source says belt advancement must be earned. It also mentions positive reinforcement, self-discipline, hard work, confidence, respect, and humility.

What families say

“Shorin Ryu is a wonderful dojo! There is an incredible sense of community here - even as a parent I feel completely welcomed. Sensei uses positive reinforcement - I love seeing my kids' confidence level soar with the feedback! It's also open daily during the week, making it easy to get fit classes into our schedule.” — Katy Worth Engelmann

“This place is awesome for the entire family. Sensei Dieter is an incredible martial artist and everyone is truly welcome here. Not only are the instructors fantastic, the students are super friendly as well. Start learning karate here and you will become part of the dojo family.” — Paul Doeden

Last updated October 13, 2026.