Martial Arts Schools in Des Moines, IA
23 schools in and around Des Moines, 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.
Des Moines has about 213,096 residents, which works out to 11 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
Aiki Spirit-Iowa Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2017 Southlawn Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315-4900
🕒 Sat 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
🥋 Taekwondo
Barongan Martial Arts Academy Karate / taekwondoMMA
1111 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315-2605
🥋 Karate
Bishops Elite Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2706 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310-3990
🥋 Taekwondo
Breese Family Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo
3800 Merle Hay Rd Ste 955, Des Moines, IA 50310
Breese Family Tae-Kwon-DO & Fitness Center Karate / taekwondo
2006 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315-1554
Champions Martial Arts and Fitness Des Moines
Capitol City Church, 5990 NE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50313
Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling
841 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1544
🥋 BJJ
Des Moines Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
617 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
🥋 Wrestling, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA
Eagle Claw Kung Fu and Tai Chi Karate / taekwondo
2318 60th St, Des Moines, IA 50322
Iowa Martial Arts and Wellness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2580 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321-1125
🥋 BJJ, Wrestling, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA
Jeun's Institute of Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo
606 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315-5900
Karate Do Shito Kai Des Moines Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1916
🕒 Monday through Thursday 7:30 pm
🥋 Karate
Pinnacle Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
340 Wright Rd. Suite G, Des Moines, IA 50316
🕒 Thursday from 5:30-6:30 PM
🥋 BJJ, Wrestling, MMA
Renzo Gracie Academy Des Moines Kids classesBJJ / grappling
4711 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-3301
South Y Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
401 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315-5827
TBA Classic - Muay Thai World Expo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
6111 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
🥋 Muay Thai, MMA
Talon Muay Thai Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
601 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4528
🕒 MONDAY 6:00 - 7:25 pm
🥋 Muay Thai, Boxing, MMA
Traditional Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
4105 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317-8960
🕒 Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00 - 5:45 pm
🥋 Karate
Two Rivers Martial Arts
2017 Southlawn Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315-4900
West Side Martial Arts & Boxing Muay thai / kickboxing
5715 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310-1125
Iowa statewide, by feature
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Iowa50
- Kids Martial Arts Classes in Iowa67
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Iowa118
- MMA Gyms in Iowa25
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies in Iowa9
Nearby in Iowa
- Sioux City10
- Davenport8
- Windsor Heights2
- West Des Moines7
- Urbandale8
- Clive2
- Altoona3
- Ankeny7
- Cedar Rapids19
Good to know about martial arts schools in Des Moines
How many martial arts schools are there in Des Moines?
We list 23 martial arts schools in Des Moines with addresses, and 21 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Des Moines?
Call ahead — 21 of the 23 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.
How to become a certified yoga instructor?
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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 23 martial arts facilities in Des Moines, Iowa, with 21 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.