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Shorin Ryu Minnesota Martial Arts offers kid’s martial arts, teen’s martial arts, and adult martial arts that include traditional Okinawan Shorin Ryu Shorinkan Karate. Students train in kata, katas, kumite, grappling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and year round conditioning. The program also includes kobudo and traditional Okinawan weapons training using tools such as the bo, nunchaku, tonfa (tuifa), kama, eku, and sai.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Friday in the late afternoon and evening
Shorin Ryu Minnesota Martial Arts is part of Shorin Ryu Minnesota Karate Studios and describes itself as “Martial Arts & Fitness for All Ages.” Fundamental to its code of honor, non-violence and respect are central to the teaching found at the Shorin Ryu Minnesota Karate Studios. The program serves families from St. Anthony, Minneapolis, New Brighton, Arden Hills, Roseville, St. Paul, and Shoreview.
Sensei Dieter von der Marwitz is a 6th dan karate and 4th dan kobudo black belt with over 30 years of karate experience. He started his karate career in South Africa at the age of 6, began teaching in the USA in 2003, and opened his own dojo in St. Anthony, Minnesota, where he has been ever since. He represented South Africa in the 1998 World Championships and became a Grand South African Champion in 2000. In 2016 he medaled in the TAFISA World Martial Arts Games in South Africa representing the USA and joined the AAU National Team in Romania at the 7th European Champions Cup, earning gold, silver, and bronze medals. Several students have become AAU Junior Olympic Champions, AAU Karate National champions, and WUKF World Champions. Sensei Dieter travels extensively both nationally and internationally to Okinawa to teach and attain knowledge to pass on to his students, and he additionally trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to provide knowledge on groundwork. He is committed to ensuring a positive learning environment for both adults and children and states that he truly believes that the dojo is his family.
Parent and student testimonials describe Shorin Ryu Minnesota Martial Arts as a wonderful dojo with an incredible sense of community and a positive, supportive environment for all levels. Families note that Sensei Dieter uses positive reinforcement, is ethical in belt advancement, and is described as an incredible martial artist and teacher. Testimonials mention that both instructors and students are friendly, that the dojo is open daily during the week, and that many pupils have qualified for the Jr. Olympics as a result of their Shorin Ryu training. Parents report that their children have learned katas, kumite, kobudo, grappling, and kata, and that the year round conditioning has supported their readiness for other sports and outdoor activities. Multiple reviewers highlight that the dojo feels like a karate family and describe Sensei Dieter and Elizabeth von der Marwitz as caring, positive trainers whose enthusiasm for karate is contagious.
Last updated June 28, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Friday in the late afternoon and evening
Shorin Ryu Minnesota Martial Arts is part of Shorin Ryu Minnesota Karate Studios and describes itself as “Martial Arts & Fitness for All Ages.” Fundamental to its code of honor, non-violence and respect are central to the teaching found at the Shorin Ryu Minnesota Karate Studios. The program serves families from St. Anthony, Minneapolis, New Brighton, Arden Hills, Roseville, St. Paul, and Shoreview.
Sensei Dieter von der Marwitz is a 6th dan karate and 4th dan kobudo black belt with over 30 years of karate experience. He started his karate career in South Africa at the age of 6, began teaching in the USA in 2003, and opened his own dojo in St. Anthony, Minnesota, where he has been ever since. He represented South Africa in the 1998 World Championships and became a Grand South African Champion in 2000. In 2016 he medaled in the TAFISA World Martial Arts Games in South Africa representing the USA and joined the AAU National Team in Romania at the 7th European Champions Cup, earning gold, silver, and bronze medals. Several students have become AAU Junior Olympic Champions, AAU Karate National champions, and WUKF World Champions. Sensei Dieter travels extensively both nationally and internationally to Okinawa to teach and attain knowledge to pass on to his students, and he additionally trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to provide knowledge on groundwork. He is committed to ensuring a positive learning environment for both adults and children and states that he truly believes that the dojo is his family.
Parent and student testimonials describe Shorin Ryu Minnesota Martial Arts as a wonderful dojo with an incredible sense of community and a positive, supportive environment for all levels. Families note that Sensei Dieter uses positive reinforcement, is ethical in belt advancement, and is described as an incredible martial artist and teacher. Testimonials mention that both instructors and students are friendly, that the dojo is open daily during the week, and that many pupils have qualified for the Jr. Olympics as a result of their Shorin Ryu training. Parents report that their children have learned katas, kumite, kobudo, grappling, and kata, and that the year round conditioning has supported their readiness for other sports and outdoor activities. Multiple reviewers highlight that the dojo feels like a karate family and describe Sensei Dieter and Elizabeth von der Marwitz as caring, positive trainers whose enthusiasm for karate is contagious.
Last updated June 28, 2026.
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