Martial Arts Classes in Ankeny, IA

Train at Our Main Martial Arts America Location

Make Martial Arts America in Ankeny your training home. Our main location provides a positive, family-friendly environment where children, adults, and families can develop martial arts skills, confidence, discipline, fitness, and self-defense.



Black belt-ranked instructors lead our classes in a structured and encouraging atmosphere. Whether you are beginning martial arts for the first time or continuing your training, you are welcome at our Ankeny dojang.

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Two martial artists spar in a blue-and-red dojo, one delivering a high kick.
Two martial artists spar in protective gear, one mid-kick in an indoor training gym.

Martial Arts Programs in Ankeny

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Traditional Tae Kwon Do

Our traditional Korean Tae Kwon Do training develops physical skills and character. Students work on technique, balance, coordination, fitness, self-defense, confidence, and discipline while learning fundamental life principles alongside their martial arts training.

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Krav Maga

Our Krav Maga training is designed for students interested in practical self-defense. Through focused instruction, students can develop useful techniques and self-defense skills in a supportive training environment.

Martial arts students in white uniforms practice stances on blue mats in a dojo.

Tiny Tigers

Tiny Tigers gives younger children an age-appropriate introduction to martial arts. Training focuses on movement, listening, participation, confidence, and respect while helping children become comfortable on the training floor.

Ankeny Class Pricing

Choose the training option that works for you or your family.

Tae Kwon Do

Price: $90/month

Two Family Members

Price: $160/month

Whole Family

Price: $200/month

Tiny Tigers

Price: $65/month

Krav Maga

Contact us for current pricing.

Bundled class packages are also available at our Ankeny main location.

Martial Arts for the Whole Family

Parents do not have to stay on the sidelines at Martial Arts America. Our family-friendly approach gives parents and children opportunities to train together, stay active, develop their skills, and work toward personal goals as a family.


Whether one family member trains or several do, our Ankeny location offers a welcoming environment where martial arts can become an experience you share.

Black Belt-Ranked Instruction

Our Ankeny dojang is led by Grand Master Bob Sledge, Owner and Chief Instructor, who has overseen the overall quality and spirit of the school since 2014.



Along with black belt instructors including Master Brewer and Mrs. Moritz, our teachers help students learn, improve, and experience traditional martial arts training in a positive atmosphere.

How to Get Started

Starting martial arts training at our Ankeny location is simple.

01

Choose Your Training Option

Explore Tae Kwon Do, Krav Maga, Tiny Tigers, or family training and select the option that best fits your goals.

02

Complete Your Registration

Fill out the required registration and release information, then complete payment for your selected training option.

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Come to Class

Attend your next available class and come ready to train. One of our instructors will welcome you, help you get started, and guide you through the training process.

Start Martial Arts Training in Ankeny

Whether you want to learn traditional Tae Kwon Do, develop practical self-defense skills through Krav Maga, introduce your child to Tiny Tigers, or train together as a family, Martial Arts America in Ankeny is ready to welcome you.


Choose your training option and take the first step today.


Make Martial Arts America your new training home.