MMA Gyms in IA
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Citadel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Iowa City, IA
Citadel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu delivers grappling instruction and martial arts conditioning at 2325 Naples Ave SW in Iowa City, Iowa. The academy provides technical ground combat and self-defense training for youth and adult students across the Iowa City area. The academy is guided by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt head coach Matt Leighton, an accomplished national competitor. Co-owner and head youth coach James Kelly, also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, serves as one of the founders of Eastern Iowa Wrestling Club in Iowa City and directs the academy's youth programs. Coursework encompasses adult gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, beginner-friendly fundamentals, women-only jiu-jitsu classes, tournament competition training, and youth programs tailored for children ages 4 to 13. Training focuses on positional dominance, guard retention, takedowns, and joint submissions. Prospective students can register online to schedule an introductory free trial class.
ICOR Boxing Club
Iowa City, IA
ICOR Boxing Club operates from its training facility at 1107 S Riverside Drive in Iowa City, IA 52246. An Open Gym Membership provides gym access up to 24 hours per day Monday through Thursday, with daytime and evening availability on Friday through Sunday. Instruction is directed by Coach Clif Johnson, who holds credentials as a Silver Level Certified USA Boxing Coach. The gym offers one-on-one instruction with 1 hour private training sessions for or a 5 pack of private training sessions for . Membership discounts include 50% off for active-duty military members and 10% off for military veterans. Group classes include Boxing I, Boxing II, Conditioning, Fight Club supervised sparring, Traditional Training, Muscle Memory, and Weekend Warrior Sunday sessions. Female athletes can attend Warrior Women, while specialized elements cover Heavy Bags, Footwork, Focus Mitts, and Defense. Youth instruction is divided into Little Pups Boxing for ages 5-7 and Big Dogs Boxing for ages 7-12, alongside Rock Steady Boxing.
Breaking Point Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Davenport, IA
Breaking Point Brazilian Jiu Jitsu operates a training facility at 3840 W River Dr in Davenport, IA 52802. Serving practitioners across the Quad Cities since 2017, the academy maintains training sessions six days a week. Davenport hours run Monday through Friday from 5-7:30PM, Saturday from 9:30AM-12:30PM, and Sunday with Members Only Open Mat. Instruction is led by Co-Lead Instructor Nate Fenton, a black belt under John Gutta, alongside Co-Lead Instructor Josh Hamilton. The coaching staff also features Black Belt Instructor Ryan Chaney, Black Belt Instructor Victor Borja, Black Belt Instructor Ken Ehlers, and Black Belt Instructor Nate Rodriguez. Training programs include Adult Jiu-Jitsu and Kids Jiu-Jitsu classes designed for both beginners and competitive athletes. Memberships include unlimited classes at both locations, allowing students to select their primary training spot between Davenport and Bettendorf. New participants can get started through a free trial class.
Iowa City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Iowa City, IA
MMA and No-Gi are the supplied training focuses for Iowa City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. MMA denotes a mixed martial arts category, while No-Gi identifies grappling conducted without the traditional uniform, creating a clear two-part martial-arts profile. For a beginner, these labels broadly distinguish mixed martial arts from no-gi grappling and clarify the type of discipline mix attached to the record. For a competitor, they signal familiar competition categories without suggesting any particular event, preparation, or outcome. The name Iowa City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu directly situates Brazilian jiu-jitsu within the record’s identity, alongside the stated MMA and No-Gi emphasis. This record is located in Iowa City, IA, USA and carries the supplied $$ relative price-range symbol.
Renzo Gracie Academy Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
Renzo Gracie Academy Des Moines operates at 4711 University Ave in Des Moines, Iowa. Situated centrally within the Des Moines metropolitan area, the academy delivers Renzo Gracie lineage Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission grappling instruction to students of all skill levels. The academy is owned and directed by head instructor Carsten Carlsen, a second-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt with more than twenty-five years of grappling experience. Carlsen competed on the collegiate wrestling team at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville before taking up jiu-jitsu in 2011 and earning ranks under Renzo Gracie black belt Aaron Milam. The teaching staff emphasizes positional hierarchy, leverage mechanics, submission transitions, and controlled live training. Class offerings accommodate beginners and seasoned grapplers through organized training tracks. Programs feature Fundamentals, All-Levels instruction that introduces takedown setups and monthly position focuses, Kids Jiu Jitsu, Women's Class sessions, and open mat training designed to foster technical growth and practical self-defense proficiency.
Alliance Ames Brazilian JiuJitsu
Ames, IA
Alliance Ames Brazilian JiuJitsu delivers ground grappling and self-defense instruction at 104 Kellogg Avenue in Ames, Iowa. The academy provides structured martial arts training for youth and adult students throughout the local Ames community. The school is led by head instructor Vladimir Williams, a third-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who received his ranking directly from Romero 'Jacare' Cavalcanti of Alliance. Williams brings twenty years of jiu-jitsu experience, including ten years holding the black belt rank, having competed internationally between 2005 and 2010. Youth instruction is supported by lead kids instructor Angel Silva. Adult programming is divided into fundamentals classes covering foundational self-defense positions, intermediate sessions focusing on clean technical execution, and advanced grappling workouts. Youth classes develop motor coordination, discipline, and anti-bullying awareness. Prospective practitioners can experience the academy through complimentary trial classes.
Arroyo Grappling Academy
Iowa City, IA
Arroyo Grappling Academy operates at 1604 Sycamore St, Suite B, located inside the Sycamore Mall in Iowa City, Iowa. The martial arts academy provides Brazilian jiu-jitsu coaching, technical ground grappling, and functional self-defense education for youth and adult practitioners throughout Iowa City. Instruction at the facility is directed by head coach Daniel Arroyo, widely known to students as Coach Danny. Coach Arroyo has trained across the country alongside accomplished martial artists including first-degree black belt Elias Cepeda and multi-time world champion Robert Drysdale. The coaching staff guides classes through core leverage principles, defensive posture, guard passing, and submission holds. Instructors emphasize student safety and personalized adjustments, maintaining a close-knit and supportive mat environment for practitioners of all backgrounds. The academy organizes its timetable into focused curriculum pathways. Course offerings include beginner fundamentals, advanced grappling sessions, and open mat training where practitioners test their skills with various training partners. Training sessions integrate technical demonstrations, structured drilling repetitions, and situational live rolling, helping students build cardiovascular endurance, bodily coordination, and practical martial arts proficiency.
Southside Martial Arts
Fort Dodge, IA
Southside Martial Arts provides combat sports and martial arts conditioning at 1028 South 22nd Street in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The facility offers instruction across ground fighting, stand-up striking, and physical conditioning for students of all experience levels. Instruction focuses on fundamental martial arts principles, positional leverage, and functional fitness. Classes are structured to develop cardiovascular endurance, functional strength, and technical control. Course offerings include traditional gi jiu-jitsu, which emphasizes uniform grips, joint manipulations, and tactical positioning, alongside no-gi jiu-jitsu, which centers on fast-paced submission grappling without the uniform. The training roster also features adult kickboxing classes that blend striking combinations with interval conditioning workouts. Youth programming is delivered through youth gi jiu-jitsu and youth kickboxing services, introducing children to practical self-defense maneuvers, balance, and athletic coordination in a structured training setting. Online registration is available for prospective participants.
Precision Submission Grappling: No-Gi Jiu Jitsu & Wrestling
Clive, IA
Precision Submission Grappling: No-Gi Jiu Jitsu & Wrestling provides modern submission grappling instruction and combat fitness training at 2023 NW 92nd Court, Suite A in Clive, Iowa. Founded in 2024, the academy delivers structured no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling curriculum for youth and adult practitioners across Clive and the greater Des Moines area. The training organization is owned and directed by head coach Jordan Peitzman, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt with over a decade of instructional experience on the mats. Youth coaching is supported by assistant coach Jesse, a native of South Korea who moved to Iowa in 2011 and holds a black belt in Taekwondo with more than five years of youth coaching background. Program offerings encompass adult submission grappling classes focusing on technical fundamentals and submission mechanics, alongside a structured three-stage youth development program featuring Little Rollers for ages 3 to 4, Middle Rollers for ages 5 to 8, and Precision Kids for ages 9 to 14.
Myriad MMA Academy
Ames, IA
Myriad MMA Academy provides martial arts education and combat sports training at 2100 East 13th Street in Ames, Iowa. Originally founded as Myriad Submission Fighting, the gym was rebuilt and reorganized after a 2024 flood into a training facility that combines submission grappling, collegiate wrestling, and striking. The academy is led by co-owner and head grappling coach Jake Bower, a professional lightweight mixed martial artist and active national grappling competitor at events including No-Gi Worlds and the Sub Spectrum Championships. Co-owner and head wrestling coach Kyven "Showtime" Gadson is a three-time All-American and the 2015 NCAA Division One National Champion at 197 pounds for Iowa State University, as well as a national team freestyle wrestler. Striking is headed by Dr. Haris Variz, who holds a doctorate in plant biology from Iowa State University and founded the combat gear company WristRides LLC. Curriculum options encompass no-gi submission grappling, cage wrestling, boxing fundamentals, and mixed martial arts sparring designed for recreational practitioners and active fighters.
Revolution Martial Arts and fitness center
Cedar Rapids, IA
Revolution Martial Arts and fitness center operates at 945 Robins Square Dr in Robins, Iowa. The multi-discipline combat facility provides Brazilian jiu-jitsu training, striking instruction, mixed martial arts coaching, and round-the-clock physical conditioning for children and adult students. Instruction at the academy is led by Master Price alongside head coach Erik Koch, a professional combat sports veteran with experience competing in both the UFC and WEC promotions. The instructional staff emphasizes foundational mechanics, positional escapes, takedown control, and joint submissions. Coaches maintain an encouraging and disciplined environment structured around student development, safety, and mutual respect. The facility organizes its timetable across various martial arts disciplines and age tracks. Course options include Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, karate, and 24/7 fitness gym access. Students develop athletic conditioning, practical self-defense capability, and technical precision through guided drills, with new practitioners eligible to begin through a complimentary first class.
Iowa Martial Arts & Wellness Center
Des Moines, IA
MMA and No-Gi distinguish Iowa Martial Arts & Wellness Center in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. These supplied categories place the record in a mixed-martial-arts setting while separately identifying No-Gi as part of its stated focus. For a beginner, the two labels can give a broad sense of the martial-arts categories represented here without implying a particular format, progression, or arrangement. For a competitor, the same mix identifies a record associated with both MMA and No-Gi rather than an exclusively Boxing or Striking focus. Iowa Martial Arts & Wellness Center is listed in the $$ price range, the supplied relative category for this Des Moines entry. Its name uses martial arts broadly, while the specific focus is narrowed by the record to MMA and No-Gi in Des Moines, IA.