🏆 The 10 Best Martial Arts Schools in Iowa — 2026
We compared all 245 schools in Iowa on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated August 2026.
#1 · Guardian Jiujitsu and JudoOttumwa BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
#2 · Iowa Top Team Boxing & Jiu-JitsuClinton BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
#3 · Triumph Martial Arts: Jiu-Jitsu • Taekwondo • Krav MagaPella BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
#4 · Dojo's Family Martial Arts - WaukeeWaukee Karate / taekwondo
#5 · Dojos Family Martial Arts- JohnstonJohnston Karate / taekwondo
#6 · Nakata Dojo Traditional KarateUrbandale Karate / taekwondo
#7 · Mellennia TaeKwonDoClinton Karate / taekwondo
#8 · Mellennia Taekwondo Quad CitiesBettendorf Karate / taekwondo
#9 · Iowa City Brazilian Jiu-JitsuIowa City BJJ / grappling
#10 · Jiu Jitsu OkobojiSpirit Lake BJJ / grappling
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How we rank: every listing earns points for verified services
(kids classes, free trial class, bjj / grappling, muay thai / kickboxing, karate / taekwondo, mma),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.