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Kickboxing Classes in Iowa
44 kickboxing gyms across 22 cities in Iowa — including 15 with a free trial, 27 beginner-friendly, and 26 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.
From high-energy cardio kickboxing to muay thai and competitive kickboxing, Iowa has a gym for every reason people train: a fun workout and weight loss, stress relief, self-defense, confidence, kids' and women's classes, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in — all fitness levels are welcome, and your first class is where everyone starts.
Cities in Iowa
Featured kickboxing gyms in Iowa
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Iowa ranking →
Sanders ATA Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
TITLE Boxing Club West Des Moines
4.7 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Boxing gym featuring heavy-bag workouts, group sessions and private lessons, plus friendly staff.
9Round Kickboxing Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Fast, friendly, 30- or 35-minute workout chain featuring nine stations of challenging exercises, plus active breaks.
Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping - Waukee
4.9 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Fitness program featuring taekwondo, boxing and kickboxing workouts as well as nutritional guidance.
Dojo's Family Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping - Altoona
5 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Training and exercise program offering kickboxing classes and clean space for workouts.
More ways to train in Iowa
- Best kickboxing gyms in Iowa — the state-wide ranking
- Kickboxing for beginners — 27 beginner-friendly gyms in Iowa, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen kickboxing — 26 gyms in Iowa with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 15 gyms in Iowa offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's kickboxing — 1 gym in Iowa with women's classes
- Browse kickboxing class types — cardio kickboxing, beginner, kids', women's, private, sparring, competition team and more
Kickboxing programs in Iowa
Find the class that fits — whether you're after a cardio workout, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
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Kickboxing in Iowa: common questions
- How many kickboxing gyms are in Iowa?
- Our directory lists 44 kickboxing gyms across 22 cities in Iowa. The cities with the most are Cedar Rapids (5), Des Moines (5), Dubuque (4).
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Iowa?
- Among Iowa gyms that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $30–$100 (median around $44.95). Prices vary by gym and how often you train, and many don't post online — so check the gym's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Are free trial classes available in Iowa?
- Yes — 15 gyms in Iowa advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
- Can beginners and kids do kickboxing in Iowa?
- Absolutely — kickboxing welcomes all fitness levels. 27 Iowa gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 26 run kids' or teen programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym pushes newcomers into hard sparring before they're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start kickboxing?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape, whether you're after a cardio workout or the real craft. Sparring is optional, builds up gradually, and a good gym never throws beginners into it; the coach controls the contact and keeps it safe. Beginners classes drill the basics on pads and bags so you build skill at your own pace.