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Triumph Martial Arts: Jiu-Jitsu • Taekwondo • Krav Maga
5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Urbandale, Iowa
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule triumphma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 866-648-8480
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:15–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–10 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“White is an excellent instructor who enjoys teaching children the life skills that are needed in life as well as teaching children self defense.”
“It’s a fun atmosphere to learn self-defense through taekwondo but I really enjoy how they also teach students to be more disciplined and respectful.”
Other martial arts here
“And they have such a wide variety of programs, such as Krav Maga, Taekwondo, kick-boxing and many other GREAT self-defense and fitness classes.”
“It’s a fun atmosphere to learn self-defense through taekwondo but I really enjoy how they also teach students to be more disciplined and respectful.”
What students say
“White is an excellent instructor who enjoys teaching children the life skills that are needed in life as well as teaching children self defense.”
“It’s been a huge self confidence boost for her, she loves going and really values the small, tight knit family that is Triumph.”
“You can tell the kids really enjoy there time in class , I know my son does ! Definitely see a little more confidence in my son to.”
“The instructors at ATA Tigers have been incredibly patient and supportive with the younger kids.”
“Martial Arts teaches children respect, courtesy, manners, self- control as well as other important things a child needs in real life to help them achieve their goals in life.”
From the reviews
My almost 14 year old daughter has been taking classes from Mr. White at Triumph Martial Arts since she was 6 years old. She is a second degree Black Belt and is training for her third degree as well. The professionalism and training are outstanding!!! Mr.
My 12 year old has learned TKD for 6 years. Triumph Martial Arts provides sound instruction helping to improve technique, overall health and wellness, and personal qualities such as determination, perseverance, and discipline. Mr.
This place and the instructors here are AMAZING! I'm new to all of it...self defense and Krav Maga. But they are patient and very encouraging! I can feel and see change in my fitness level and skills in a short amount of time. And I'm not an easy student!
Love Triumph Martial Arts! My husband and I started Krav Maga the first of the year and to date, I’ve learned something beneficial from each lesson, that when practiced, I can use in a real life situation if I ever needed to. I leave classes feeling pumped! I can’t say enough about the instructors, they are great!
New to taekwondo? Start at Triumph Martial Arts: Jiu-Jitsu • Taekwondo • Krav Maga
Triumph Martial Arts: Jiu-Jitsu • Taekwondo • Krav Maga comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Triumph Martial Arts: Jiu-Jitsu • Taekwondo • Krav Maga
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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