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Taekwondo Classes in Ankeny, IA

Ankeny has 3 taekwondo schools — including 1 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 3 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.

Ankeny Martial Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

1928 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert masters & instructorsfriendly, family atmospherestrong forms & technique

Martial arts studio offering classes for children and adults in tae kwon do and hapkido.

Martial Arts America

5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

621 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Memberships around $30/mo

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated expert masters & instructorsfriendly, family atmospherebuilds confidence & discipline

Spirit Taekwondo

5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

1975 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 110, Ankeny, IA

Taekwondo school Kids & teens friendly, family atmosphere

Good to know in Ankeny

For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to Martial Arts America.

Plan your first class

This school offers a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try taekwondo before you enroll. Check each school's schedule for the current offer.

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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.

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Kids & teen taekwondo in Ankeny

These schools run 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.

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Taekwondo in Ankeny: quick answers

How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Ankeny?
A few Ankeny schools list a membership around $30/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the school's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
Do any Ankeny schools offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 1 of the 3 schools in Ankeny advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Martial Arts America. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Ankeny?
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 Ankeny 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 Ankeny?
Yes — 3 Ankeny schools run 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.

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