Sensei Kenji is a great teacher to my 5 year old. He is patient, kind, and good with children of…read moreall ages, even teens and adults. Not only that but the instruction itself has been very good for my child. She gets great exercise her focus has improved. She also has fun and looks forward to class each week. We love this dojo!

From the owner: Traditional and Olympic Karate. Shito-Ryu Style. All ages welcome starting at 4 years. read more

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.

Mr. white is about as good as they come! A great teacher and role-model who leads by example and…read morebrings out the best in all of his students youth and adult! If you've been thinking about a martial arts program for yourself or your kids, you should consider giving Triumph a try. You'll be happy you did!

From the owner: Triumph Martial Arts stands out as a trusted leader in the martial arts community, serving central…read moreIowa for over 21 years with a proven track record of excellence. As an award-winning business with an A+ Accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, we are committed to quality, integrity, and positive impact. All our programs are professionally affiliated, including ATA Martial Arts, KMF-AC Krav Maga, and Carlos Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, ensuring students receive top-tier instruction from world-class organizations. Our highly experienced team, led by Master Matt White—a 6th Degree Black Belt in ATA Martial Arts, 4th Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga, and Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—provides a supportive and motivating environment for students of all ages and skill levels. From preschoolers learning focus and discipline to adults mastering self-defense and fitness, we offer a unique blend of life-changing programs. Join us to experience why Triumph Martial Arts is a community favorite, helping individuals and families grow stronger together.

My son has been part of the program since 2016 and he absolutely loves it. I personally like it…read morebecause he is not only learning martial arts but along with it discipline, respect and growing stronger physically as well as mentally. The instructors ( Masters) are wonderfully patient and I love that before each class the group sits together talks about the tenets of Taekwondo and reiterates the importance of respecting others and your self.

I am learning taekwondo here. They teach hapkido tai chi etc.. Master Jack is a specialist in…read moremartial arts I would say. Along with beginners there are atleast 6 black belt students I know practice along with. I did the summer camp and the training is so good now Im enrolling in a program.

Master Son is a fantastic instructor and mentor. He has traveled to the Des Moines area from South…read moreKorea to teach and share his passion for Hapkido, Taekwondo, and sword. He has classes available for all age groups depending on the discipline you wish to study. Master Son has dedicated his life to the study and instruction of Korean Martial Arts. He has 40 years of experience including international seminars and hosting American students at his South Korean Do Jang. I highly recommend this school to anyone wishing authentic Korean Martial arts instruction.

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.

The owners, coaches and students at No Coast BJJ go out of their way to make all guests and new…read morestudents feel welcome. The instructors are highly skilled and teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with an emphasis on exceptional technique with a little humor sprinkled in to keep things light hearted and entertaining. All members of the school take pride in the gym keeping it a clean, safe, non-judgmental, family friendly environment. No Coast BJJ offers a free week to all new students letting new members experience the benefits of BJJ with no commitment.

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.

I started at Farrell's Martial Arts when I was about 14 years old. I love TKD and Master Miller is…read morethe best at what he does!! I started back up a month ago after taking 7 years off. I'm excited to have my daughter start doing TKD with me when she gets a little older!! Can't say enough good things about Farrell's Martial Arts!! I would highly recommend looking into Farrell's If you want to try TKD!!

From the owner: Farrell's Martial Arts is a locally-owned, family-oriented martial arts studio. You'll receive the…read morehighest quality instruction and coaching from our Black Belt staff in our dedicated, clean training facility. Our classes are created for both age and skill level, so you'll be focused on what you need in your training now. Taekwondo is a great activity to boost confidence, athleticism, build leadership and get in a good workout. You'll also learn self-defense and how to de-escalate difficult situations. We are an affiliate of the Master Pak family of schools through Iowa State University.