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Dojo's Family Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in West Des Moines, Iowa
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 4–17) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mydojos.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 515-223-7189
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Loos is amazing with kids of all ages, he connects and relates to them induvidually and they all look up to him and respect him big time!”
Other martial arts here
“They not only teach martial arts, but also character qualities and encourage things like respect and integrity and teach life lessons along with Karate skills.”
“My kids can't get enough and I love seeing them learn self defense, karate techniques and -most importantly- confidence!”
What members say
“My kids absolutely love it here—they ask me on a daily basis if we are going to Karate later!”
“She increased confidence in herself, is more respectful to herself and others, is helpful to her classmates in the dojo and in the school classroom.”
“The instructors are friendly and truly care for every student as an individual.”
From the reviews
Our daughter's Dojo is a fantastic place to learn at all stages in life! The instructors are by far the coolest people you will get to meet! They are also hyper focused on helping you be our best! I highly recommend you come and check out a class for free.... Let there teaching speak for itself!!
We have been a member at Dojos in west Des Moines for a couple sessions now, and the instructors are incredible! They are so good at personalizing each class to the level of children they have! They are so invested in these kiddos! My son looks up to them and looks forward to each class so he can learn more from them.
Our kids have been with the West Des Moines Dojo’s for more than two years now. We have loved being a part of the Dojo’s family. Besides learning Martial Arts, the kids get to learn different character skills such as respect, discipline, open mindedness, honesty, goal-setting, just to name to name a few.
I enrolled my daughter (almost 8 years old) in classes a year and a half ago and watched her flourish in all aspects of her life. She increased confidence in herself, is more respectful to herself and others, is helpful to her classmates in the dojo and in the school classroom.
New to kickboxing? Start at Dojo's Family Martial Arts
Dojo's Family Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Dojo's Family Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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