Boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai are taught in very different rooms — some are fight gyms with a ring and a competition team, others run fitness-style classes where nobody spars. These gyms list boxing or striking classes, so you can pick by what you actually want to do: learn to fight, get in shape, or both.
Des Moines 11
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Iowa Martial Arts and Wellness
2580 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321-1125
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Talon Muay Thai
601 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4528
MONDAY 6:00 - 7:25 pm
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Des Moines Mixed Martial Arts
617 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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EMU Azteca Boxing Club
2501 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317
Sunday 8–10 AM
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TBA Classic - Muay Thai World Expo
6111 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
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Pena's Boxing
5918 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
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RockTop Strength Training and Boxing
3800 Merle Hay Rd Ste 1243, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Southeast Des Moines Boxing Club
1414 Maury St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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Boxnblaze Boxing Academy
4367 Merle Hay Rd Ste B, Des Moines, IA 50310
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West Side Martial Arts & Boxing
5715 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310-1125
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Sarge's WestSide Boxing Club
2214 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-3128
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Iowa City Karate
2400 N Dodge St, Iowa City, IA 52245
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:45pm – 6:45pm
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Big George’s Boxing Gym
1604 Sycamore St, Iowa City, IA 52240
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Iowa City Kung Fu
225 N Lucas St, Iowa City, IA 52245
Mon, Wed 7:30pm–9pm
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ICOR Boxing
1107 S Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
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VIBE Boxing Fitness
1131 S Gilbert St #5, Iowa City, IA 52240
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Nick Tarpein's Martial Arts
235 W 35th St, Davenport, IA 52806-6141
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Chung Kim's Black Belt Academy
1910 Brady St, Davenport, IA 52803-2947
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Beasly's Downtown Boxing Club
1037 W 3rd St, Davenport, IA 52802
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Stunning's Boxing Club
1540 W 12th St, Davenport, IA 52804
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Los Primos Boxing Club
2020 Scotty Dr SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-6317
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iLoveKickboxing - Cedar Rapids
3135 Wiley Blvd SW #101, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Loffer Kickboxing
3950 Wilson Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Clinton 3
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Iowa Top Team Mixed Martial Arts
232 5th Ave S, Clinton, IA 52732
FRIDAY 5PM-7PM
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Iowa Top Team Boxing & Jiu-Jitsu
123 Main Ave, Clinton, IA 52732
FRIDAY 5PM-7PM
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Del Sol Boxing Club
1850 S Bluff Blvd, Clinton, IA 52732
Dubuque 2
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Dubuque Martial Arts Group
3430 Dodge St, Dubuque, IA 52003-5207
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Farrells eXtreme Bodyshaping
2478 Meinen Ct, Dubuque, IA 52002-2787
Mon-Fri 8:30AM - 5:30PM
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Faiferlick Martial Arts
326 S 25th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-4316
Mon-Thurs 4pm – 8pm Fri 5pm – 7 pm Sat 1pm
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Southside Martial Arts
1028 S 22nd St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-6125
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Des Moines MMA and Fitness
5160 NE 12th Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
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Porcelli's Training Center
5160 NE 12th Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
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Lobos Boxing Club
417 Nebraska St, Sioux City, IA 51101
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Red's Boxing Club
Sioux City, IA
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RoundKick Gym
4421 112th St, Urbandale, IA 50322-2086
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 11:30am-6:30pm
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No Coast BJJ
8104 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322-2474
Waterloo 2
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Los Bravos Boxing Club LLC
130 Shilliam Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
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Cedar Valley Boxing Club
617 E 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50703
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Zero Dojo
2600 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266-1456
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TITLE Boxing Club
9500 University Ave Ste 1105, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Adel 1
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Raccoon Valley Martial Arts Academy
104 S 7th St, Adel, IA 50003
Ames 1
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Ames ATA Black Belt Academy
227 Main St, Ames, IA 50010-6292
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Chung Kim's Black Belt Academy
1423 18th St, Bettendorf, IA 52722-4351
Carroll 1
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Roundkick Gym - Carroll Club
907 Lincoln Hwy East, Carroll, IA 51401
11:30am-6:30pm
Clear Lake 1
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Kick Usa Karate
207 S 24th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Colfax 1
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Farm Boy Combat
101 S Locust St, Colfax, IA 50054
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Farrels-extreme-body-shaping of Coralville
2761 Oakdale Blvd, Coralville, IA 52241
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Sanders ATA Martial Arts
2703 E Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-1003
Eldridge 1
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Ego Eimi... Kickboxing Hiit
2301 E Le Claire Rd, Eldridge, IA 52748
Jefferson 1
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No Coast Jefferson
105 N Chestnut St, Jefferson, IA 50129
Logan 1
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Loess Hills Martial Arts
112 S 4th Ave, Logan, IA 51546
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Elite Boxing Academy
109 1st St SE, Mason City, IA 50401
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MCBC Boxing Club
417 Grandview Ave, Muscatine, IA 52761
Pella 1
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Pella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
926 Opportunity Place, Pella, IA 50219
Robins 1
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Revolution Martial Arts and Fitness Center
945 Robins Square Dr, Robins, IA 52411
Walcott 1
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Chung Kim's Black Belt Academy
5226 200th St, Walcott, IA 52773-9501
Webster City 1
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Goodys Boxing Club
1425 Seneca St, Webster City, IA 50595
Also in Iowa
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools122
- Kids Martial Arts Classes80
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools54
- MMA Gyms28
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes23
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs22
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes21
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools21
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies21
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults14
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops14
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies13
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults9
- Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults9
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies8
- Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools8
Good to know
Do I need experience to join a boxing gym?
No. Most gyms run beginner classes that start with stance, footwork and pad work. You will need hand wraps and gloves after the first trial session; many gyms lend gloves at first.
What is the difference between boxing and kickboxing classes?
Boxing uses punches only; kickboxing and Muay Thai add kicks, and Muay Thai adds knees, elbows and clinch work. Fitness kickboxing classes often skip partner drills entirely.
Are boxing classes good for kids?
Many gyms run youth programs focused on conditioning and technique with no head contact. Ask about age groups and whether youth sparring is supervised and optional.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Iowa can browse 57 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Iowa should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 57 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.