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Jeun's Institute of Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Des Moines, Iowa
Style / system: ATA / Songahm · ITF (Traditional) — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jeuns.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 515-287-7196
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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What students say
“Our family highly recommends training from Master Jeun. A great family atmosphere too, I would do anything for everyone that trains there.”
“There were many times were I was fortunate enough to get to train with Grandmaster Jeun himself, or other instructors.”
“If you’re looking for correct training, from teachers that truly respect its art and takes technique seriously then this is the place to be.”
From the reviews
I started in Jeun's Institute and worked on learning the disaplin of Tae Kwon Do for about 12 yrs. During that time I learned technical aspects of the discipline so many different ways of protecting myself and getting away from getting hurt if possible I went to tournament and did I think a good job of using what I…
I studied there for 8 years through my childhood and teenage years. There were many times were I was fortunate enough to get to train with Grandmaster Jeun himself, or other instructors.
GRANDMASTER JEUN TAUGHT ME MORE THAN THE 3 OTHER TAEKWONDO SCHOOLS I TRAINED AT.HE IS THE BEST IN DESMOINES IN MY OPINION.HE TEACHES OLD SCHOOL TRADITIONAL TAEKWONDO & IAM VERY GREATFUL THE LEARN FROM THE BEST.THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR WISDOM WITH ME. SINCERELY, YOUR FORMER STUDENT, 2ND DEGREE BLACK BELT MONTE OVERMAN
My Father and I both trained here. If you’re looking for correct training, from teachers that truly respect its art and takes technique seriously then this is the place to be. Our family highly recommends training from Master Jeun. A great family atmosphere too, I would do anything for everyone that trains there.
New to taekwondo? Start at Jeun's Institute of Tae Kwon Do
Jeun's Institute of Tae Kwon Do comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Jeun's Institute of Tae Kwon Do
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.
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