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Zero Dojo
4.9 ★★★★★ 35 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 3–13) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule zerodojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 515-414-5531
Hours
| Monday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:15–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“i have 3 kids going there best place to learn self defence , grate coach !”
“It was my and my daughter's first time in a gym like this.”
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“i have 3 kids going there best place to learn self defence , grate coach !”
What members say
“Instructor is great with kids, but doesn't play around.”
“My son absolutely loved this place.”
“Really helps his self confidence.”
“Good people, positive environment, and great training!”
From the reviews
Great place with great instructors! Both my boys love going and it's good overall training for them and the benefits carry over to other sports .
Let me tell you that this place is great. Kids learn to defend themselves and puts them through the tough training. My son absolutely loved this place. Really helps his self confidence. They have a real cage fighting ring in here. Instructor is great with kids, but doesn't play around.
Great place for kids to learn when and how to use fighting skills. The more experienced kids always help the new kids. Teachers always are helping kids understand how to do each move correctly. Love the way they teach.
It was my and my daughter's first time in a gym like this. The people were nice and accommodating knowing that. Will keep going
New to kickboxing? Start at Zero Dojo
Zero Dojo 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 Zero Dojo
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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