Taekwondo Classes in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines has 2 taekwondo schools — including 2 beginner-friendly and 2 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.
Bishop's Elite Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
Jeun's Institute of Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
Good to know in Des Moines
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to Jeun's Institute of Tae Kwon Do.
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.
- Bishop's Elite Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 5 (76)
- Jeun's Institute of Tae Kwon Do ★★★★★ 5 (11)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Des Moines
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.
- Bishop's Elite Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 5 (76)
- Jeun's Institute of Tae Kwon Do ★★★★★ 5 (11)
Taekwondo in Des Moines: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Des Moines?
- Most Des Moines 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 Des Moines schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
- 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
- Yes — 2 Des Moines 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.