- 515-255-0095
- 3843 121st St., Urbandale, IA
Farrell’s Martial Arts is a dedicated Taekwondo academy serving Urbandale, IA. We provide a structured path for growth, fostering real skills and elite conditioning for students of all ages. Our facility has full-time instructors and support staff.
Since opening in 1989, our Urbandale, IA martial arts school has been dedicated to transforming lives one student at a time through high-quality Taekwondo training. We provide a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for children, teens, and adults throughout Urbandale and surrounding communities. Our programs focus on helping students build confidence, discipline, fitness, and self-defense skills while working toward their personal goals. We take pride in creating a positive atmosphere where individuals and families can grow, achieve, and succeed through Taekwondo.
Every program at Farrell’s Martial Arts is led by experienced coaches who follow a proven, systemized training model—not random workouts or unstructured classes. Our instruction is intentional, progressive, and designed to help students of all levels see measurable improvement in skill, fitness, and confidence.
The results in our testimonials show what happens daily at Farrell’s Martial Arts. Students from Urbandale, Des Moines, and surrounding communities consistently choose us because they experience real progress.
Train alongside supportive instructors and families who make learning martial arts fun, safe, and encouraging for all ages.
Our passionate, highly trained staff brings years of experience to help each student grow with proper technique and confidence.
Boost strength, flexibility, and overall fitness while improving focus and reducing stress through fun, dynamic training.
Build discipline, confidence, and respect while developing focus, leadership, and positive habits that last a lifetime.
Absolutely not.
Our programs are designed for complete beginners. Every class is structured so new students feel comfortable, supported, and confident from day one. No experience required — just a willingness to learn.
Yes. Safety is always our top priority. Classes are age-appropriate, instructor-led, and focused on proper technique, control, and awareness. Students progress at their own pace in a structured and positive environment.
For the first class, comfortable athletic clothing is perfectly fine. If a uniform is required, we’ll guide you through everything after your trial class so there’s no pressure or confusion up front.
Most students attend 2–3 classes per week for the best results. Consistent training helps build confidence, discipline, fitness, and skill progression much faster — especially for kids.
Getting started is easy. Simply click our Get Started button on the site, come in for your first session, and see if it’s the right fit for you or your child. Our team will walk you through everything step by step.
Martial arts training goes far beyond physical techniques. Students build confidence, discipline, respect, focus, and real-world self-defense skills that positively impact school, work, and daily life.