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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Iowa

Iowa has 15 schools offering taekwondo for self-defense in this directory, across 10 cities — Ankeny, Marion, Sioux City, West Des Moines and 6 more. Schools are grouped by city below and ranked by local reputation (rating weighted by review count) — each listing shows the programs it runs and what students say, so you know what a class is like before you book.

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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Ankeny, IA

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

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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Marion, IA

Ultimate Tae Kwon Do

4.5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

1050 Lyons Ln, Marion, IA

Ages 7+

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

Guardian Institute of Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

139 Marion Blvd, Marion, IA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–9

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated expert masters & instructorswelcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmosphere

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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Sioux City, IA

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Sioux City

5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

5776 Sunnybrook Dr, Sioux City, IA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–15

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Competition team Affiliated expert masters & instructorswelcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmosphere

White Tiger Martial Arts

3.8 ★★★★☆ 8 reviews

309 W 26th St, Sioux City, IA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Free trial Kids & teens Competition team friendly, family atmospherebuilds confidence & discipline

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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in West Des Moines, IA

Dojo's Family Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 82 reviews

1960 Grand Ave Ste 17, West Des Moines, IA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–17

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens welcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmospherestrong forms & technique

Black Eagle Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 63 reviews

5905 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated expert masters & instructorswelcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmosphere

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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Altoona, IA

East Coast Tae Kwon Do Club, Inc

4.6 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

204 8th St SE Ste b, Altoona, IA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Taekwondo school Free trial Kids & teens friendly, family atmospherebuilds confidence & discipline

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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Clinton, IA

Mellennia TaeKwonDo

5 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

2030 N 2nd St, Clinton, IA

Taekwondo school Kids & teens expert masters & instructorsfriendly, family atmospherestrong forms & technique

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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Des Moines, IA

Bishop's Elite Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

2706 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert masters & instructorswelcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmosphere

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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Pella, IA

Triumph Martial Arts: Jiu-Jitsu • Taekwondo • Krav Maga

5 ★★★★★ 109 reviews

1582 Washington St, Pella, IA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert masters & instructorsfriendly, family atmospherestrong forms & technique

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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Urbandale, IA

Triumph Martial Arts: Jiu-Jitsu • Taekwondo • Krav Maga

5 ★★★★★ 43 reviews

8545 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert masters & instructorsfriendly, family atmospherestrong kids program

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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Waukee, IA

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Waukee

4.9 ★★★★★ 41 reviews

739 SE Alice's Rd, Waukee, IA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–15

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Competition team Affiliated friendly, family atmospherestrong kids programcompetition & tournament success

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