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Faiferlick Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule fortdodgemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 515-570-7532
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–6 pm |
| Saturday | 1–3 pm |
| Sunday | 3–5 pm |
The classes they run
“They are amazing people that made my daughter feel very at ease and comfortable since she was super nervous going into the program.”
Other martial arts here
“I participate in both taekwondo and jiu jitsu at Faiferlick Martial Arts.”
What students say
“The Faiferlicks are great folks, and there’s a really friendly and supportive community of people at their gym.”
“recommended to everyone and reasonably priced.”
From the reviews
Without a doubt one of the best gyms I’ve been at. Everything from quality martial arts instruction, to an awesome gym and recovery center. By far one of the nicest gyms in country! I’ve had the pleasure of working with Faiferlick MA two times now, and both times have been fantastic experiences.
If I lived in Fort Dodge, Faiferlick Martial Arts would be my second home! It's a large comfortable facility with great staff and fight team! I flew in from St. Louis, for a seminar hosted by Greg Jackson. I was welcomed and treated kindly! I could feel the energy in the building.
With 2020 being such a crazy year, I think anyone could benefit from some mind, body, and spirit. Faiferlick Martial Arts provides an array of different classes for anyone who is interested in all around self improvement. The instructors are very professional, helpful, and are willing to spend time with you.
I participate in both taekwondo and jiu jitsu at Faiferlick Martial Arts. Both have been beneficial to my mental and physical health. The instructors and coaches are helpful and encouraging. The other participants are friendly and welcoming. It's a great place to go if you want to learn more about martial arts.
Your first taekwondo class at Faiferlick Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.