Martial Arts Schools in Ames, IA

3 schools in and around Ames, Iowa — most schools let you watch a class or take a free trial before you sign anything — go in the time slot you would actually train, not the demo hour.

Ames has about 69,026 residents, which works out to 4.3 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Alliance Ames Brazilian JiuJitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

104 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010

🥋 BJJ

+15155204308 Website Directions

Ames ATA Black Belt Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

227 Main St, Ames, IA 50010-6292

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate, Taekwondo

+15152909075 Website Directions

Family Martial Arts Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

231 Main St, Ames, IA 50010-6237

🥋 Karate, Taekwondo

+15152327002 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Ames

Only 3 schools listed in Ames itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Ames.

Main Street Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 8.3 mi · 1121 6th St, Nevada, IA 50201-1827

🥋 BJJ, Wrestling

+15152155098 Website Directions

Shuki Kan Life Protection Academy

📍 10.0 mi · 56449 130th St, Story City, IA 50248

Directions

Martial Arts America Maxwell Branch Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

📍 14.5 mi · Toots Cuttin Parlor, 70 Main St, Maxwell, IA 50161-4488

🥋 Taekwondo, Krav Maga

+15159712714 Website Directions

Iowa Martial Arts Madrid

📍 14.7 mi · 104 E 1st St, Madrid, IA 50156-1104

+15155542550 Directions

C.O.B.R.A. Self Defense Iowa Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 19.2 mi · 1975 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023-4707

🥋 Taekwondo

+15152025287 Website Directions

Spirit Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 19.2 mi · 1975 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 111, Ankeny, IA 50023

🥋 Taekwondo

5152025289 Website Directions

The House of Blades

📍 19.2 mi · 1975 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023-4707

+18067290792 Website Directions

Ankeny Martial Art's

📍 20.4 mi · 1928 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023-2410

+15153140298 Website Directions

Before you sign: ask about the contract, not just the monthly rate. Month-to-month is common; 12-month agreements with cancellation fees are also common and rarely advertised on the wall. Ask what is extra — belt testing fees, uniforms, competition team dues — and whether the head instructor actually teaches the classes you would attend or only the advanced ones.

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Good to know about martial arts schools in Ames

How many martial arts schools are there in Ames?
We list 3 martial arts schools in Ames with addresses, and 3 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Ames?
Call ahead — 3 of the 3 martial arts schools here list a number. Hours at independent martial arts schools shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

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How much are jiu jitsu classes?
Martial arts tuition varies based on location and schedule, but local academies typically offer monthly memberships or package deals. You can explore 3 martial arts facilities in Ames, Iowa, with 3 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.