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3 of these gyms are based in Des Moines; the others serve Des Moines from towns including Urbandale (8 mi), Ames (31 mi) and Clive (10 mi).
13 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
The 24 gyms listed for Des Moines, IA teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
23 of the 24 gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 670 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (86%) and communication (83%). 12 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 63 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 23 of the gyms on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
3 of the 24 gyms sit inside Des Moines. The rest come from other towns inside 105 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
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