- 515-255-0095
- 3843 121st St., Urbandale, IA
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If you’re searching for the best kids martial arts classes in Urbandale, IA, our program helps children ages 6–12 build confidence, discipline, focus, and real self-defense skills — all in a structured, positive environment. This isn’t just an after-school activity. It’s a proven system for developing strong, capable, respectful young leaders.
Unlike typical sports, martial arts rewards personal progress, not just natural ability. Every child can succeed.
Children develop self-assurance through achievement and mastery of new skills.
Students learn to concentrate and follow instructions, which supports academic success.
Kids gain practical skills to protect themselves and understand stranger awareness.
While kids learn practical Taekwondo skills, the real transformation happens in character development. Martial arts is widely used to teach leadership, resilience, and self-control — benefits that parents consistently notice at home and school.
Your child will develop:
✔ Confidence and self-esteem
✔ Respect for parents, teachers, and peers
✔ Strong focus and listening skills
✔ Discipline and goal-setting habits
✔ Physical fitness and coordination
✔ Bully-prevention and self-defense skills
Many parents report improvements in behavior, attitude, and academic performance within weeks.
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.
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.