🏆 The 11 Best Martial Arts Schools in Iowa — 2026

We compared all 241 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 September 2026.

#1 · Faiferlick Martial ArtsFort Dodge Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

🕒 Mon-Thurs 4pm – 8pm Fri 5pm – 7 pm Sat 1pm

+15155707532 Website View listing

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

+13195508328 Website View listing

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

+15154145531 Website View listing

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

+15156641900 Website View listing

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

🕒 FRIDAY 5PM-7PM

(563) 241-2816 Website View listing

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

🕒 MONDAY 6:00 - 7:25 pm

+15152502357 Website View listing

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

+16197980551 Website View listing

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

+13094287410 Website View listing

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

+13198558110 Website View listing

#10 · Loess Hills Martial ArtsLogan Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

+17122161687 Website View listing

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

🕒 Thursday from 5:30-6:30 PM

+15158500096 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.