Location serving: Wayzata/Minnetonka-Instructor:Dave Younglove and Andrea Michealsen
15708 Wayzata Blvd
(Crosby Rd & Wayzata Blvd)
Wayzata, MN 55391
1 (612) 473-4699
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Dave Younglove in Wayzata

Younglove practicing front kick
  • Received his 1st degree black belt, after 3 1/2 years of training on January 24, 1987 at the young age of 17.
  • Achieved 2nd degree black belt in May of 1989 and 3rd degree black belt on April 27, 1996.

  • Minnesota State champion in 1989

  • Top N.C.K.A. competitor in forms divisions 1988-1990

  • Grand Champion at the Northern Stars Karate Championships in 1995

  • Mr. David B. Younglove specializes in helping each individual student build a strong self-esteem in a positive learning environment. He started training over 15 years ago on August 24, 1983 at the Brooklyn Center USA Karate location under the instruction of Master Gordon Franks.

    Mr. Younglove began teaching Karate part time under the guidance of Master Gordon Franks in the spring of 1987 and instructed full time from 1988-1990. In June of 1990, Younglove entered the Marine Corps and was stationed in California, Hawaii, North Carolina, Virginia, Japan, and Thailand where he was chosen to train Thailand Marines in Hand to Hand Combat. The discipline learned in karate class helped Younglove to be honored in the top 1% of high power rifle marksman with a spot on the prestigious Marine Corps rifle team where he earned 1 silver and 2 gold metals in national competition.

    After 4 years, 3 months active duty in the infantry and 1 1/2 years as a reserve Marine MP, Younglove returned to teaching full time with USA Karate, Inc. on March 1st, 1995. Younglove specializes in working with children and was one of the co-creators of the Superkids program designed for children 4-5 years of age.

    For the location nearest you, call 1 (612) USA - 1234

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