Shotokhan karate. Advanced self defense training. Kids classes and adult classes. I have been…read morebringing my kids here for years and we love it. All this with a strong Judeo-Christian ethic.

I had the best experience attending Shadow Fist and learning about self-defense, with techniques…read morethat drew from tai chi, it was practical and really interesting to learn. I picked up useful skills--and had a lot of fun doing it. Robert is a fantastic teacher and is highly recommended!

At 87, I attend tai chi classes twice a week to maintain my mobility, flexibility and balance. The…read moresessions are tailored to each person's pace, and the instructor explains every move clearly. My motivation is staying active and independent, while others in the class, including three doctors, study the art more deeply. Tai chi has helped me keep moving and confident, and Shadow Fist Kung Fu and Tai Chi provides a welcoming, supportive environment that encourages my continued growth.

My grandson has gone there for a year...I took him for the 2nd time ever to have one of the…read moreinstructors come out yelling at both him and then me that he has to wear shoes to get inside, I did not know the policies bx I had only been there once so for her to start yelling at me about shoes...how do they stay open treating clients like that...then in the end he wore my sandals in and she told him he would need to wash his feet inside either way...just very rude and unprofessional...I do not recommend having children around these people!!

Very welcoming to my daughter when we were in town for the week. She enjoyed meeting new friends…read moreand coaches. Comp class was a good challenge for her and she liked the way the classes were taught.

I've been training at this gym for a number of years now. All I can say is that training here has…read moregreatly improved my life in a number of ways. The coaches are top-notch and are willing to work with everyone. The facilities are the best in the area. There are numerous classes throughout the week to accommodate most schedules. Everyone at the gym is amazing and friendly and willing to work with new people. If you're interested in jiu-jitsu, I cannot recommend DMJJA enough. ADDITIONAL: I wanted to add that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an excellent form of exercise that also has been shown to be an effective form of self defense. The academy has adult classes every day but Thursday for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and recently increased the number of kids' classes during the week. The gym also has Muay Thai kickboxing and a modest MMA program. Yoga was also recently added to the schedule two to three times per week. The academy caters to athletes of any level, from straight-off-the-couch to expert martial artists. The academy also has a weight lifting / cardio room for members to use during the hours the academy is open. I seriously cannot recommend this gym more. It is amazing and I feel like anyone would enjoy and benefit from classes provided.

Excellent instructors and a great environment.read more

We are in town visiting so we took our daughter and son to the kids Jiu-jitsu class today. The kids…read moreloved it. Nice facilities and outstanding instructors. Highly recommend. Thank you Iowa Martial Arts!

This gym is amazing…read more I was looking for a gym that could challenge me and I found that in Next Level. What is Next Level? Next Level is a boot camp style gym. The way the gym is set up they have 8 week sessions and everyday of that 8 weeks is different. I loved the variety of exercises and trust me you will never be "bored" during class with all the different workout combos they offer between kickboxing, body weight exercise, dumbbells, jump roping, resistance bands, rowing, steps, and ladders. I did one trial class and fell in love and signed up for 6 months because that is how amazing I thought this place was. Who is Next Level for? Next Level is for everyone! If you interested in nonstop intense workout, then check out this gym! I would recommend checking them out first to see what you are getting yourself into but you will not regret it. The owner and trainers are the best around and very focused on getting you to the next level of your fitness journey (see what I did there? okay I am done I promise)

Today I just finished my 1st 8 week session and I have to admit, I feel AMAZING. To compare my 1st…read moreweek where I wanted to puke, quit and give the middle finger to all the fit people, I accomplished my goal of not quitting and following through. I've signed up and have ran (3) 1/2 marathons, a few 10ks but never performed at my best because I would always quit in the middle of training. Thanks to the awesome trainers who push you to do better than your best, I lost a few lbs, a few inches, and I'm stronger mentally and physically. To see my testing results from the 1st 4 weeks compared to the 2nd 4 weeks made me proud of what I was able to do. I was able to double the weights I started with and knocked my rowing time down by 32 seconds. Next session is to complete 500 m in less than 2 minutes. The culture of the gym is probably one of the biggest reasons why I didn't quit. Everybody was focused of becoming better individually but always made time to motivate and encourage me to finish. There were so many times I didn't feel like working out but I went anyways because I had a whole class that kept me accountable. Joining NXLF is probably one of the best choices I've made in a long time. I have found an activity that challenges me on a daily basis and promotes a culture of people caring and looking out for each other. If anybody is interested, trial for next session is the week of July 31st. You go in, sign a waiver, sweat like you never sweated before and walk out in pain but hopefully, decide to go back for more. The owner/trainers will not push you into signing up, another perk I respect and appreciate it.

In Des Moines for just a week, and wanted to take a yoga class. The closest one to my Air B&B was…read moreDM Wellness. I lucked out! I got two introductory classes for the insanely low price of $22. I took a fitness based class (kicked my butt!) and a more traditional yoga class (challenging but still relaxing). They were both amazing. Dara is welcoming and knowledgeable. Since I was just visiting I didn't have a mat, but Dara had everything I needed. I'm bummed I'm not staying longer, I would try every class!

Tried a variety of classes on my free week. The instructors were fabulous, encouraging and up beat…read more I didn't think yoga was a good workout, but I was wrong. It works a variety of muscles, your core, involves cardio, and you will sweat like crazy. Take advantage of their free classes and try it out. Bring a yoga mat and towel or rent them there. It is good for the mind also-it helps you relax and recognize your strengths. You will stretch and bend and flex in creative ways. And yes...I walked away with sore glutes from squats and lunges. I will be back!