Metro Karate & Jiu Jitsu Academy

Metro Karate & Jiu Jitsu Academy has been a fixture in Chanhassen’s martial arts scene since 1992, with a reputation for teaching both traditional Shotokan Karate and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu under one roof. The academy is led by David Toft, who took over in 2013 and holds a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu purple belt along with multiple black belts in striking arts. Toft is a Certified Gracie Combatives and Gracie Survival Tactics instructor, bringing personal experience in both sport and law-enforcement-oriented self-defense to the mats. The academy is a Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center, offering structured Gracie Combatives® for adults and Gracie Bullyproof® for kids, all taught in the gi. Classes are divided by age and skill level, with programs like Little Dragons and Junior Dragons giving younger students their own space to learn fundamentals and build confidence. Adult students can expect a steady progression in gi-based Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, focusing on technical details, positional control, and the self-defense roots of the art. Karate and kickboxing options round out the schedule, providing striking skills that complement the ground game. Metro Karate & Jiu Jitsu welcomes drop-ins, making it accessible for travelers, cross-trainers, or those coming from nearby towns like Eden Prairie or Shakopee. The facility offers parking and a full slate of kids’ classes, with instructors who have spent years developing both their teaching and martial arts skills. The academy’s approach combines discipline and technical focus with an emphasis on personal growth, aiming to help students challenge themselves physically and mentally.

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