About us

The Dojo

Grey Duck Karate is an independent karate school in Minneapolis’s Minnehaha neighborhood, led by Stuart Hazard and Sam Young. We built Grey Duck to be the kind of dojo we’d want to train at: welcoming, challenging, supportive, and fun.

We train in a spacious 1,900-square-foot gym at Minnehaha United Methodist Church, with sprung floors, high ceilings, and plenty of room for classes and seminars. Whether you’re completely new to martial arts or an experienced student, come as you are—we’ll help you grow from there.

Our Instructors

Stuart began training in Okinawan karate in 1973, eventually earning his 3rd-degree black belt (Sandan) and teaching for many years. After stepping away due to injuries, he returned to karate in 2015 at Kitsune Karate in Minneapolis, earning his 1st-degree black belt (Shodan) in Shotokan. He has also trained with the Minnesota Kali Group. Stuart focuses on personal empowerment, confidence, and practical self-defense.

Sam began Shotokan karate in 2008 at the University of Minnesota Morris Karate Club. He later trained with the Midwest Karate Association and helped found Kitsune Karate in Minneapolis, where he earned his 1st-degree black belt (Shodan). He has also trained in Aikido and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Sam focuses on personal growth, practical self-defense, and understanding how and why movement works.Our Karate Culture

We have dedicated years to training and enhancing karate, which we take seriously. We believe karate should be fun and energetic. Be ready to try new things, learn different approaches, and enjoy your training, even if it means sweating a bit. We focus on setting personal goals with a coaching mindset, a proven way to sharpen skills in sports.

Our Affiliations

Grey Duck Karate is proudly independent. We train and exchange ideas with martial artists throughout the United States and Canada and regularly participate in seminars and shared training.

We respect tradition, stay curious, and help each other get better.