The 12 Best Martial Arts Schools in Iowa — 2026

We compared all 285 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 October 2026.

#1 · Revolution Martial Arts and Fitness CenterRobins Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

(319) 550-8328 Website View listing

#2 · Zero DojoWest Des Moines Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

(515) 414-5531 Website View listing

#3 · Iowa Martial Arts and WellnessDes Moines Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

(515) 664-1900 Website View listing

#4 · Iowa Top Team Mixed Martial ArtsClinton Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

FRIDAY 5PM-7PM

(563) 241-2816 Website View listing

#5 · Talon Muay ThaiDes Moines Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

MONDAY 6:00 - 7:25 pm

(515) 250-2357 Website View listing

#6 · Iowa City KarateIowa City BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:45pm – 6:45pm

(319) 321-2646 Website View listing

#7 · Pella Brazilian Jiu JitsuPella Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

(619) 798-0551 Website View listing

#8 · Des Moines MMA and FitnessPleasant Hill Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

(515) 371-4170 Website View listing

#9 · Triumph Martial ArtsUrbandale Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

(866) 648-8480 Website View listing

#10 · Breaking Point Brazilian Jiu JitsuDavenport Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

(309) 428-7410 Website View listing

#11 · Pinnacle Jiu-JitsuDes Moines Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

Thursday from 5:30-6:30 PM

(515) 850-0096 View listing

#12 · Citadel Brazilian Jiu-JitsuIowa City Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

(319) 855-8110 Website View listing

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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.