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1 of these gyms is based in West Des Moines; the others serve West Des Moines from towns including Urbandale (6 mi), Des Moines (9 mi) and Clive (4 mi).
4 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
The 11 gyms listed for West 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.
The 11 gyms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 364 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills" and "confidence". 4 are open on Saturdays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 11 of the gyms on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 2 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.
4 of the 11 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
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