MMA Gyms in Des Moines, IA
Looking for a mma gym in Des Moines? Below is every gym across MMA and combat sports gyms we list in the city. Read student reviews, check ratings and addresses, and find class times near you.
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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.
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 $$ price range, the supplied relative category for this Des Moines entry. Its name uses martial arts broadly, while the specific focus is narrowed by the record to MMA and No-Gi in Des Moines, IA.
Westside Martial Arts
Des Moines, IA
MMA and No-Gi establish the training focus for Westside Martial Arts in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. MMA identifies a mixed martial-arts category, and No-Gi identifies a grappling context that is not based on the traditional uniform distinction. For a beginner, the pairing makes the record easy to read as combining a broad mixed discipline with a No-Gi category, without making claims about the way either is taught. For a competitor, these labels indicate connection to MMA and No-Gi categories without asserting particular preparation, techniques, or competitive outcomes. Westside Martial Arts has a $$ price range, the supplied relative category that sits with its Des Moines location and its stated martial-arts focus, preserving a precise description based on the available facts and avoiding claims about people, operations, or physical surroundings.
Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy operates at 841 11th St. in Des Moines, IA 50309. The facility is located west of KCCI, South of Crocker and North of Keo Way. The school maintains an affiliation with Caique Jiu-Jitsu and is represented by Chris David. The academy provides training across an instructional facility that features over 7,000 square feet of space designed for combat sports and martial arts practice. Core training options center on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai instruction. The academy also offers auxiliary programs such as kettlebell seminars, self defense seminars, grappling leagues, and yoga classes. Additional school updates and announcements are shared through DMJJA Facebook, DMJJA Instagram, DMJJA Twitter, and DMJJA YouTube.