Nakata Dojo

0.9 mi

From the minute I stepped into the door I fell in love with this place. RoundKick is a no frills…read morekind of place, but they have every kind of training you could want. The staff was knowledgeable and welcoming. I was just looking for a cardio class, but they let me try out the muy thai class along with the body shock class for free. Not only did Pete kick my butt in the body shock class, but he also introduced me to a new sport that I could definitely become passionate about. The bodyshock classes are tough, but they are designed in a way that no matter what your fitness level is you will enjoy them and you will get results. I definitely recommend this gym to anybody looking to get in shape, stay in shape, or even try out some kickboxing....so basically everyone!

Having moved to Iowa in December 2017, this gym was recommended to me by many combat sport athletes…read morein the area as the best place to go for striking instruction. The place does not disappoint and exceeds expectations. Pete is super friendly owner/instructor with a wealth of knowledge and with zero ego. Class structure is a mix of bag work and partner work. Definitely recommend this place to anyone that wants to learn striking

Snake Ropes aka Battling Ropes build eye stopping arms!

Pete's Body Shock class is a favorite by many! Always changing, never the same workout. Variety is the key to a great workout!

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Traditional Karate Association

(1 review)

11.2 mi

Shotokhan karate. Advanced self defense training. Kids classes and adult classes. I have been…read morebringing my kids here for years and we love it. All this with a strong Judeo-Christian ethic.

Dojos Family Martial Arts - Ankeny

4.0

8.4 mi

My son just started here about 3-4 weeks ago. The staff is very friendly and they are great sales…read morepeople. I'm not too sure how they compared to other Dojo's but the instructors are really good with kids. They sanitize all the youth and adults as you enter and keep the kids social distance throughout the class. We signed up for 6 months for $150 a month. Hope our son enjoys it enough to stick with it.

My girls have been going to classes only for a few weeks. They are already in love with it. I had…read moreno idea how welcoming the karate world was. I also didn't know how well rounded of an experience it is. In class, they work on the karate moves, as well as self-discipline, social skills, self awareness, and friendship. It is really great to see their confidence increase in just a matter of weeks. It is also a very clean and inviting establishment.

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Two Rivers Martial Arts

4.7

(3 reviews)

9.0 mi

Wanted to Moines outstanding Martial arts Center for Young people and adults. Many people go for…read moretaekwondo. Some people go for Tai chi with fans. I go for the martial Spirit class and practice the Japanese do, which is the art of the staff. we also do a basic Tai chi sometimes we also do Japanese bow can sometimes and always practice some forms of aikido mostly the hand grabs. These are all modify to a peaceful form of aiki which Lance kisneth has developed as martial arts as a pathway to peace. It's very non-violent but it's not also a traditional self-defense class it's very meditative and you would need to go to the website and then talk to him directly to get into the class.

Has Taekwondo, Kobudo, Tai Chi, an incredible youth group for black belts that has trained with the…read morepolice, FBI, and National guard, and has many other opportunities.

Ages 6 and up family friendly classes

COBRA KAI KARATE

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Tae Kwon Do

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Waukee

5.2 mi

If you're looking for a place your child can learn martial arts as well as respect, character, and…read morea place they love going, I can't recommend Mr. And Mrs. Woods tiger rock enough. I was going to check out a few places andnoet my son choose which martial arts he'd want to go to. After a week of trying out tiger rock in waukee he said he absolutely loved it and didn't want to go anywhere else. In addition to teaching him how to excell in martial arts,Mrs woods always had a positive lively attitude, and Mr woods taught him to take self responsibility for himself and his belongings. They're both very kind and easy to work with, especially with my always changing schedule and ofdermany options throughout the week for classes. If you want your kids to excell in a positive professional environment, youve found your place in tiger rock waukee.

If you are looking for a comprehensive program that does more than just teach you or your kids some…read more"class-room" martial arts you should check this place out. Modern and evolving approach to Tae Kwon Do that includes real self defense techniques, yes actually teaches you what to do if you really were attacked. You will see a change in how your kids think and act after a period of time; distracted and unfocused learn to stay on task and have fun doing it. They learn respect and discipline (self-discipline, the thing you want them to have), but get to do it while exercising and challenging themselves. I am a student (adult student) and I have tried many of the other martial arts locations in the Des Moines area; for my money this program is head and shoulders above the rest.

Demonstrating the fundamentals through our Form.

Learning Joint Locks

Black Belts Sparring

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Dojos Family Martial Arts- Johnston

4.0

2.2 mi

Good luck removing your child from the program. We were billed $129 after our child was taken out…read moreof the program and have been unable to get a refund. I'm told the refund is coming, yet it never does. The sad part is that we were planning on re-enrolling our son when he was a little older, but will not be offering any payment information to them again. UPDATE: The refund has finally been completed. Billing was very apologetic. As such, I've edited my review to a 3 star.

These guys are fantastic with the kids. I am very impressed with Dojos and will continue to bring…read moremy son here. I wasn't for sure if it was for my kiddo but we got a week of free classes and my son was hooked. I would recommend this place to anyone that is looking for a place to do Karate for themselves or their kids. The best part is that they have an after school program as well as a summer program and weekend birthday parties!!!! My son can't wait for his birthday!!!!

Advanced belts practicing awareness!

Clean, Safe, and Fun

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Staff Teaching Control

Ankeny Family YMCA

4.2

(5 reviews)

11.0 mi

This YMCA is attached to the old Ankeny high school which is now Northview middle school. The…read morefacility doesn't have a lot of square footage but it does pack a lot into what it has. They have an exercise area and weight room. The exercise area has treadmills, ellipticals, and plenty of other exercise machines that have TVs. Also on the main floor the Y has a one basketball court size gym, three racquetball courts, and an aerobics room. On the second floor they have a karate room, swimming pool, and locker rooms. The swimming pool is decent sized and has a lot of lanes. The locker rooms have showers and a sauna.

Sauna temp is great but it is too small I am finding out. Treadmills are plentiful but some are…read moreneeding constant attention.

Toy bins in the ChildWatch area.

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Clive Aquatic Center

3.2

(9 reviews)

1.8 mi

$6/person and I believe the sign said under 14 free, so that is an amazing deal for some summer…read morefun! This was my first time at the pools here and I came early Sunday morning for water walking in the lazy river. I was surprised the current was on because it looked like people were mostly hopping along with the current. But after I got in, I could tell this would be a fun workout. And after I walked for about 90 minutes, my legs were like jelly getting used to land again and my back was a little sore. Fun activity to do with a friend so I will be back!

I have never had a good experience at this pool. Last summer my son was going to go off the diving…read moreboard with float things on but we were told no because they would actually drag my kid under and make him drown. IDIOTIC! Thats the complete opposite of what float things do! I asked to speak to a manager and asked where on their "pool rules" does it states that. They had no answer. I also said that we have been to other pools and jumped off the diving boards with float things on and their only response was "well sorry that's just our rule here" and my response was where does it say anything about that. Today was the WORST! Within 5 minutes of being there we got yelled at for snorkels. Not a big deal we put them away. Then, my husband got yelled at for wearing his sunglasses down the slide at age 35. Ridiculous! Then, going around the lazy river my son wanted to get out and hopped out of his tube.. instead of lifting him out of the water immediately we waited we walked to the exit and got yelled at for getting off the tube even though he was tall enough to be in the area. The worst part was my nephew jumped in to the 3ft 10in area and a lifeguard jumped in afterwards. The manage had to come scold us for doing absolutely NOTHING. We did nothing wrong. The lifeguard said she thought he was "too little" and he made her nervous so she jumped in. Funny thing was the same lifeguard DID NOT jump in nor 2 others to actually save a little boy who was struggling and I was the one to swoop in and save him. The manage had to tell me that the lifeguards are trained and that I need to trust them in which I said okay thank you I will be with my nephew and he is actually plenty tall to be in the area... she continued to preach at me in a very demeaning way. I said the matter did not need to be discussed more and walked away knowing that my nephew was in tears because of how they were treating us. Instead of respecting me she went to all her 17 year old friends and talked about me. My nephew sat for over an hour SCARED to get in the water because of how awful we were treated. We will NEVER go back and I advice you DO NOT go to Clive Aquatic Center - unless you want to get yelled at by a bunch of teenagers.

Summer activities and pricing

View from lazy river

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Walking in lazy river

Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center

(4 reviews)

25.2 mi

My granddaughter attended Wesley Woods horse day camp in 2024 when she was 10. She'll go again this…read moresummer - but wants to have the week-long overnight experience. She's already decided that after beginner, and now intermediate, she wants to go on to advanced - all the way to becoming an instructor!

Came here for horseback riding with my family. This is a Methodist Church camp that offers…read morehorseback riding year-round for a price way lower than anywhere else I've ever been. This is a great outing for anyone new to horseback riding or to do with your children. It's also a price that makes this a great weekend activity for the whole family. Our guide led us around the large acreage of the camp for around 45 minutes on a very easy and beautiful ride.