Taekwondo Classes in Ames, IA
Ames has 2 taekwondo schools — including 2 beginner-friendly and 1 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what students say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each school runs, so you can find your school and book your first class. All ages and levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or flexible to start.
Furious Fox Sword & Defense
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
Ames Parks & Recreation - Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
Good to know in Ames
1 of the 2 schools with posted hours are open on Sundays.
New to taekwondo?
These schools are called out by students as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that you start with the basics and sparring builds up slowly with protective gear. Everyone started as a white belt.
- Furious Fox Sword & Defense ★★★★★ 5 (7)
- Ames Parks & Recreation - Taekwondo ★★★★★ 5 (6)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Ames
This school runs kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline, focus, and anti-bully skills. Check each school's schedule for age groups and times.
- Ames Parks & Recreation - Taekwondo ★★★★★ 5 (6)
Taekwondo in Ames: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Ames?
- Most Ames schools don't post prices online. Taekwondo is usually sold as a monthly membership, plus a uniform (dobok) and belt-testing fees, and rates vary by school. Many offer a free intro class, so you can visit before you enroll — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Ames schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Ames schools list a free trial in our data, but many offer a free or discounted first class even when it isn't posted — it's always worth calling to ask.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Ames?
- Yes. Taekwondo welcomes complete beginners of every age, and you don't need to be fit or flexible first — classes build your strength, flexibility, and coordination. 2 Ames schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly. You start with the basics — stances, blocks, kicks, and forms — and sparring is introduced gradually with protective gear. Every student begins as a white belt.
- Are there kids' taekwondo classes in Ames?
- Yes — 1 Ames school runs kids' or youth taekwondo. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, focus, and anti-bully skills in a supervised setting; check each school's schedule for age groups and times.