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At 10,000 WAKES we provide water sports services including wakeboarding lessons, waterskiing lessons, wake skating lessons, wake surfing lessons in Minnesota.

At Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, conservation is a part of our mission. Our goal is to take an active role in helping to conserve our planet's resources - plants, animals, and whole ecosystems. As a model for others, Como staff works to preserve resources and operate in an environmentally responsible, efficient, safe and sustainable manner. (less) ... (more)

You can sign up for classes at any time. Mid-month joins will be pro-rated. We opened for classes in June, 2008. We offer gymnastics instruction to children ages 18 month through high school. We look forward to seeing you at the gym!

The Midwest Karate Association is a traditional Shotokan Karate dojo recognized by the Japan Karate Association and the American Amateur Karate Federation. Our instructors, Sensei Joel Ertl, 6th dan and Sensei Anita Bendickson, 5th dan, are internationally respected instructors. Sensei's Ertl and Bendickson have each been teaching karate for over 25 years. Midwest Karate Association of St Paul is affiliated with Midwest Karate Association of Minneapolis. The Minneapolis school, under the direction of Sensei Robert Fusaro, 7th Dan, is one of the oldest dojo's in the country. (less) ... (more)

Fusaro Sensei is one of the highest ranking non - Japanese black belts in the world at 7th Dan (Degree). He began his study of Karate-do in 1955 while stationed in Japan during the Korean War. This young member of the United States' Army was invited by an American friend, Joe Gilliam, to a Karate class at the Japan Karate Association honbu ( headquarters or main ) dojo. On his first visit he met Mr. Takagi and the understanding Mr. Ito who personally sponsored Fusaro during his extended stay in Japan after being discharged. He decided to join the dojo, and the rest, as they say, is history. There he participated in the first Japan Karate Association ( J K A) tournament held in 1957. He and several other non-Japanese students demonstrated semi-free sparring. While rising through the ranks, the members of that dojo received instruction from Kanazawa Sensei, Mikami Sensei, Mori Sensei, Kisaka Sensei, and Enoeda Sensei among others of the famed J K A Instructors' School. Fusaro returned to Minneapolis in 1958 when his father became seriously ill; however, Master Masatoshi Nakayama recommended that he continue his training for six months at home and send a progress report with a film back to Japan. He received his Sho-Dan (1st degree black belt) in 1959. (less) ... (more)

First, there is an extensive DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM designed to bring the youngest and oldest gymnast into OGA. This program is ideal for beginners and provides a progressive program as children age and mature in tumbling and gymnastics skills. Our coaches also work remedially with gymnasts of any skills -- and age -- to develop stronger skills. (less) ... (more)

Who would've thought a $2 camera could capture everything we stand for? Nowadays, people spend a lot of time talking about what they stand for. Given the chance, we thought wed show it. Which is why we passed out 500 disposable cameras at January 11s performance and asked the crowd to document what it feels like to experience the Ordway. And, in doing so, they not only provided all the images for our new website; they helped remind the community what weve stood for these past 25 years. (less) ... (more)

Spirit Gymnastics provides instruction for all gymnasts. Our talented coaching staff and state of the art equipment provide an environment for fun and learning. Spirit offers a variety of instruction, including: early development, recreational, high school, and USAG competition. (less) ... (more)