Kids Martial Arts Classes in Iowa

67 of the 241 martial arts schools we track in Iowa have kids classes. Map search shows a pin for every "martial arts" result but has no way to separate schools that run structured, age-graded kids programs from adult-focused dojos that just tolerate the occasional teenager. Every school listed here has kids classes confirmed from its own posted schedule or website, not guessed from a generic "family friendly" tag. Full listings for every city are on the Iowa page.

Des Moines 10

Aiki Spirit-Iowa Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2017 Southlawn Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315-4900

🕒 Sat 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Website All Des Moines martial arts schools

Bishops Elite Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2706 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310-3990

+15158580455 Website All Des Moines martial arts schools

Des Moines Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

617 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

+15153714170 Website All Des Moines martial arts schools

Iowa Martial Arts and Wellness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2580 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321-1125

+15156641900 Website All Des Moines martial arts schools

Karate Do Shito Kai Des Moines Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1916

🕒 Monday through Thursday 7:30 pm

+15153286465 Website All Des Moines martial arts schools

Pinnacle Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

340 Wright Rd. Suite G, Des Moines, IA 50316

🕒 Thursday from 5:30-6:30 PM

+15158500096 All Des Moines martial arts schools

Renzo Gracie Academy Des Moines Kids classesBJJ / grappling

4711 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-3301

+15155054259 Website All Des Moines martial arts schools

TBA Classic - Muay Thai World Expo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

6111 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321

(515) 776-9838 Website All Des Moines martial arts schools

Talon Muay Thai Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

601 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4528

🕒 MONDAY 6:00 - 7:25 pm

+15152502357 Website All Des Moines martial arts schools

Traditional Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4105 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317-8960

🕒 Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00 - 5:45 pm

+15153437746 Website All Des Moines martial arts schools

Urbandale 5

Des Moines Judo & Sambo Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

2625 86th St, Urbandale, IA 50322-4337

+15159792286 Website All Urbandale martial arts schools

Farrell's Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3843 121st St, Urbandale, IA 50323-2420

+15152550095 Website All Urbandale martial arts schools

Nakata Dojo Traditional Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3942 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322-7922

🕒 Monday through Thursday 7:30 pm

+15155058241 Website All Urbandale martial arts schools

No Coast BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

8104 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322-2474

+15158229425 Website All Urbandale martial arts schools

RoundKick Gym Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing

4421 112th St, Urbandale, IA 50322-2086

🕒 Tuesday, August 11, 2026 11:30am-6:30pm

+15152765254 Website All Urbandale martial arts schools

Ames 3

Alliance Ames Brazilian JiuJitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

104 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010

+15155204308 Website All Ames martial arts schools

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

227 Main St, Ames, IA 50010-6292

+15152909075 Website All Ames martial arts schools

Family Martial Arts Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

231 Main St, Ames, IA 50010-6237

+15152327002 Website All Ames martial arts schools

Ankeny 3

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

1975 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023-4707

+15152025287 Website All Ankeny martial arts schools

Dojo's Family Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1810 SW White Birch Cir, Ankeny, IA 50023

+15159639989 Website All Ankeny martial arts schools

Spirit Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1975 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 111, Ankeny, IA 50023

5152025289 Website All Ankeny martial arts schools

Bettendorf 3

All Family Taekwondo - Bettendorf Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4850 Competition Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722

+13096440378 Website All Bettendorf martial arts schools

Kuk Sool Won of Bettendorf Kids classes

1018 Spruce Hills Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722

+15635055289 Website All Bettendorf martial arts schools

Mellennia Taekwondo Quad Cities Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

2323 Cumberland Square Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722-3251

+15635935094 Website All Bettendorf martial arts schools

Council Bluffs 3

Council Bluffs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

300 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-4428

+17127961558 Website All Council Bluffs martial arts schools

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Council Bluffs Kids classesBJJ / grappling

3415 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-3289

+17123555703 Website All Council Bluffs martial arts schools

Sanders ATA Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2703 E Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-1003

+17123282884 Website All Council Bluffs martial arts schools

Decorah 3

4Kicks Family Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

308 College Dr, Decorah, IA 52101-1342

+18106231853 Website All Decorah martial arts schools

Decorah Martial Arts Kids classesMMA

216 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101-1728

+15153336116 Website All Decorah martial arts schools

Gray Falcon Family Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1014 S Mill St, Decorah, IA 52101-2461

+16513801044 Website All Decorah martial arts schools

Coralville 2

Mireu Martial Arts USA Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

2421 James St, Coralville, IA 52241

+13193382264 Website All Coralville martial arts schools

Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2401 Coral Ct, Coralville, IA 52241

🕒 6pm-7pm

+13193391251 Website All Coralville martial arts schools

Davenport 2

Breaking Point Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

3840 W River Dr, Davenport, IA 52802-2412

+13094287410 Website All Davenport martial arts schools

Gravert's ATA Black Belt Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1027 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA 52807-2616

+15633919344 Website All Davenport martial arts schools

Fort Dodge 2

Faiferlick Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

326 S 25th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-4316

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

+15155707532 Website All Fort Dodge martial arts schools

Southside Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1028 S 22nd St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-6125

+15155711352 Website All Fort Dodge martial arts schools

Mason City 2

Summit Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

630 S Monroe Ave, Mason City, IA 50401

+16414304415 Website All Mason City martial arts schools

TFI Mason City Kids classes

100 S Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401-3700

+16419035536 Website All Mason City martial arts schools

Sioux City 2

Jiu Jitsu Unlimited Kids classesBJJ / grappling

6009 Gordon Dr, Sioux City, IA 51106

+17125222845 Website All Sioux City martial arts schools

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Kids classes

5776 Sunnybrook Dr, Sioux City, IA 51106-4249

🕒 Sun TIGER CUBS (AGES 4-5) 4:30-5:00 PM

+17122660688 Website All Sioux City martial arts schools

Waukee 2

Dojo's Family Martial Arts - Waukee Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

50 SE Laurel St, Waukee, IA 50263-8299

+15159639989 Website All Waukee martial arts schools

Tiger Rock Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

739 SE Alices Rd, Waukee, IA 50263-9646

🕒 Sun TIGER CUBS (AGES 4-5) 4:10-4:40 PM

+15159788070 Website All Waukee martial arts schools

West Des Moines 2

Dojo's Family Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1960 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265-4218

+15152237189 Website All West Des Moines martial arts schools

Zero Dojo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2600 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266-1456

+15154145531 Website All West Des Moines martial arts schools

Windsor Heights 2

Chinese Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

6565 University Ave, Windsor Heights, IA 50324-1728

🕒 Thursday, 6:00-7:00 pm Saturday, 11:00 am

+15152741065 Website All Windsor Heights martial arts schools

Shadow Fist Kung Fu and Tai Chi Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

7676 Hickman Rd, Windsor Heights, IA 50324-4510

+15153805590 Website All Windsor Heights martial arts schools

Altoona 1

East Coast Tae Kwon Do Club, Inc Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

204 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009

+15154470014 Website All Altoona martial arts schools

Carroll 1

Roundkick Gym - Carroll Club Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing

907 Lincoln Hwy East, Carroll, IA 51401

🕒 11:30am-6:30pm

+15152765254 Website All Carroll martial arts schools

Clinton 1

Mellennia TaeKwonDo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

2030 N 2nd St, Clinton, IA 52732-2536

+15635935094 Website All Clinton martial arts schools

Clive 1

Master Jeong's Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

15920 Hickman Rd, Clive, IA 50325-8001

+15155182211 Website All Clive martial arts schools

De Witt 1

Mellennia DeWitt Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

905 6th Ave, De Witt, IA 52742

5633573262 Website

Dubuque 1

Dubuque Karate Club Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

805 Century Dr, Dubuque, IA 52002-3755

🕒 Monday: 5:15-7:00 PM Tuesday: 5:30 PM

+15635838256 Website All Dubuque martial arts schools

Eldora 1

Freedom Kung fu Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1002 15th St, Eldora, IA 50627

🕒 Tue & THU 6-7 PM

+15039842712 Website

Fort Madison 1

Olive Branch Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

802 Avenue G, Fort Madison, IA 52627-4553

🕒 Monday: 10 AM–11 AM & 6 PM–8:30 PM

+13194709717 Website

Indianola 1

Two Rivers Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2406 W 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA 50125

+15152855049 Website

Iowa City 1

Citadel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

2325 Naples Ave SW, Iowa City, IA 52240-7608

+13198558110 Website All Iowa City martial arts schools

Jefferson 1

No Coast Jefferson Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

105 N Chestnut St, Jefferson, IA 50129

+15153701784 Website

Johnston 1

Dojos Family Martial Arts- Johnston Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

8805 Chambery Blvd, Johnston, IA 50131-8801

+15154463630 Website

Logan 1

Loess Hills Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

112 S 4th Ave, Logan, IA 51546

+17122161687 Website

Muscatine 1

Riverbend Tae Kwon Do Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1903 Park Ave, Muscatine, IA 52761

🕒 Monday: 6:00 p.m

+15635527102 Website

North Liberty 1

Anderson's ATA Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

990 238th St NE, North Liberty, IA 52317-9129

+13193311910 Website All North Liberty martial arts schools

Norwalk 1

Pinnacle University BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

340 Wright Rd, Norwalk, IA 50211-1603

🕒 Thursday from 5:30-6:30 PM

+15158500096

Pella 1

Pella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

926 Opportunity Place, Pella, IA 50219

+16197980551 Website All Pella martial arts schools

Red Oak 1

Green Hills Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesMMA

416 E Reed St, Red Oak, IA 51566-2381

+17125208009 Website

Robins 1

Revolution Martial Arts and Fitness Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

945 Robins Square Dr, Robins, IA 52411

+13195508328 Website

Storm Lake 1

Storm Lake Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

800 Oneida St, Storm Lake, IA 50588-3209

+17127490777 Website

Walcott 1

Chung Kim's Black Belt Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

5226 200th St, Walcott, IA 52773-9501

+15635792699 Website

Ask about the age brackets before enrolling. Most schools split kids into groups like 4-6, 7-9, and 10-13 with separate curricula and class pace, so a bracket matched to your child's age and attention span matters more than the style itself.

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Good to know about kids martial arts classes

What age can kids start martial arts classes?
Many schools accept kids as young as 4 or 5 in a "little dragons" or similar intro program, though most structured belt curricula start around age 6-7. The right age depends more on whether the child can follow instructions in a group setting than on any strict cutoff.

How much do kids martial arts classes cost?
Monthly tuition for kids classes commonly runs $80-150, sometimes less at community or rec-center programs and more at schools with active competition teams. Most schools also charge a one-time registration fee plus periodic costs for belt testing or uniforms.

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To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.

Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.