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Find out why so many people in Ankeny turn to Academy of Martial Arts for their martial arts training. Parents just like you have discovered how to maximize their child's potential and accelerate their development! Request more information or Get Started Today with our Exclusive Online Only Offer!
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Preschool Martial Arts (Ninja Trix)
in Ankeny
The perfect blend of building gross motor skills and having TONS of fun! Our preschool martial arts program in Ankeny gives your little one the tools they need to prepare for school and life.
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Kids Martial Arts (Ninja Trix)
in Ankeny
Our kids martial arts program in Ankeny gives your child the tools they need to protect themselves with self defense, but it also equips them with incredible life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch them improve in school, too!
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Kids & Teens Tae Kwon Do
in Ankeny
It's never been easier to just stare at a screen - martial arts will get your kids & teens off the couch and keep them active!
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Adult Tae Kwon Do
in Ankeny
Kick and punch your way to fitness as you learn life-saving skills for real-world application.
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Adult Hapkido
in Ankeny
Adult Hapkido in Ankeny will transform your physique while crushing your fitness goals, all while you learn useful and practical self-defense skills.
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Every Day Self Defense
in Ankeny
Transform your entire body into a self-defense machine while learning a skill set that could save your life.
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Birthday Parties
in Ankeny
Stop trying to reinvent the wheel, Birthday parties should be fun, not a ton of work! Enjoy watching your kids have fun!
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why CHOOSE Academy of Martial Arts?
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members in Ankeny. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life.
"Mr Deaver is a phenomenal teacher!"
"It’s amazing to see the growth and change of the kids who come in. Thank you, Mr. & Mrs. Deaver, for all that you’ve done for us!"
"These people are awesome instructors I go here and their teaching is awesome and very helpful!"
"AMA Is a great academy. The instructors are nice and helpful. Would definitely recommend this academy to friends and family."
About our programs
Preschool Martial Arts (Ninja Trix)
in Ankeny
Discover why parents love our Preschool Martial Arts Program in Ankeny. It's the perfect blend of gross motor skills, personal development, and character enrichment, and gives your little one an edge when they enter a busy school setting.
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Kids Martial Arts (Ninja Trix)
in Ankeny
Parents LOVE our Ankeny Kids Martial Arts program because it teaches not only self defense, but also vital life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch your child's confidence flourish and their grades improve with this awesome Child Greatness program.
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Kids & Teens Tae Kwon Do
in Ankeny
Combining confidence-raising fitness and life-changing self defense, our Ankeny Kids & Teens Tae Kwon Do program keeps your teen's wellness and happiness in mind. It's time to get your teenager active, making new friends and bettering themselves.!
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Adult Tae Kwon Do
in Ankeny
Our Ankeny Adult Tae Kwon Do program combines next-level fitness with next-level FUN- no more boring workouts! It's time to switch up your routine and get the results you've been looking for in an awesome community of like-minded people..
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Adult Hapkido
in Ankeny
Our Ankeny Adult Hapkido classes are no joke! If you're ready to ramp up your fitness like never before, learn real-world self defense skills and make new friends while you learn Adult Hapkido, this is the program for you!
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Adult Urban Self Defense
in Ankeny
Protect yourself and learn real-world self defense skills with Ankeny Urban Self Defense classes!
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Birthday Parties
in Ankeny
When we say we have the best birthday parties in Ankeny, we mean it. Give your child the perfect party, while you enjoy a stress free day. Your child will thank you later, we guarantee it!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers about our Martial Arts Programs
We find that our students become more confident to stand up to bullies and have more humility and kindness to others through their martial arts lessons.
We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons. We love parents getting involved! And so do their kids. Even better… join into some of our martial arts classes for adults. Your kids will love that you have something in common. It will build a strong family bond!
Additionally, if you wanted some ‘me-time’? Simply drop them off, and go grab a coffee. They will greet you with a huge smile when you return, because they had SO much fun!
No, not at all! We find that people start at varying fitness levels. But, you will find that you do get fit by doing our Ankeny martial arts classes. Isn’t that the point though? A fun workout that gets results!
Truthfully, the journey to Black Belt is an individual one. Everyone can progress at a different pace. There is no judgement on students for how long it does take. What we can tell you, is that it is SO WORTHWHILE!
The self defense skills you will master can truly be life-saving!
However, the other benefits of striving for Black Belt, like perseverance, never giving up, commitment and self discipline lead to life-long success.
You will find that your Instructors at Academy of Martial Arts Ankeny are dedicated to helping you on your journey to Black Belt or whatever your personal goal may be.
Covid 19 Info
The Academy of Martial Arts will allow parents, students, staff, and members of the public to make their own decision about mask usage.
We continue to strongly recommend that face coverings be worn, in alignment with the guidance from the CDC that individuals who have not been vaccinated continue to wear masks indoors. Additionally, it is still vitally important that any students or staff members who are feeling ill, stay home.
Thank you to our staff, students, and parents for working together throughout this year. While these changes in guidance always seem to come about abruptly, we appreciate the community working together to help protect each other and our students.
We do only have a certain amount of space in our martial arts training area. To take advantage of our limited time offer…. The fastest way is to fill in form .
Additionally, you can always call us, we would love to chat with you about what we do, and if our Ankeny martial arts classes would be a great fit for you and your family!
Make sure you wear comfortable clothes you can do sport in! Not really suitable to practice kicks in a skirt.😳
Be sure to bring a water bottle to your martial arts classes. You will find Academy of Martial Arts in Ankeny have martial arts classes for kids and adults that are a great workout and lots of fun! Most students are grinning from ear to ear by the end of the class. I am sure you will be too!
Not at all. In fact, many students starting in our adult martial arts classes would describe themselves like that before they started. So you will fit right in!
Give yourself some time, and you will be astounded at how much you improve! You’ll find that our very experienced martial arts Instructors, are trained to keep their teaching simple. So even the most uncoordinated person will develop ‘ninja-like’ skills! Come see for yourself!
Academy of Martial Arts
Ankeny
We’re located at 1928 SW 3rd St, stop by and say hello!
