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Karate for Self-Defense in Iowa

Iowa has 8 dojos offering karate for self-defense in this directory, across 7 cities — Des Moines, Ankeny, Dubuque, Iowa City and 3 more. Dojos are grouped by city below and ranked by local reputation (rating weighted by review count) — each listing shows the programs it runs and what members say, so you know what a class is like before you book.

Program labels come from each dojo's own website and members' reviews; schedules and formats change, so check the dojo's timetable before you go.

Karate for Self-Defense in Des Moines, IA

Traditional Karate Academy | Martial Arts Dojo

5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

4105 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

Karate Do Shito Kai Des Moines

5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews

315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA

Karate dojo Kids & teens

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Karate for Self-Defense in Ankeny, IA

Dojo's Family Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 73 reviews

1810 SW White Birch Cir Ste 100, Ankeny, IA

Ages 4–17

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Weapons / kobudo Competition team friendly, respectful dojostrong kids programbuilds confidence, discipline & respect

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Karate for Self-Defense in Dubuque, IA

Dubuque Karate Club

3.9 ★★★★☆ 11 reviews

805 Century Dr #9, Dubuque, IA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons friendly, respectful dojobuilds confidence, discipline & respect

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Karate for Self-Defense in Iowa City, IA

Iowa City Karate

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

2400 N Dodge St B, Iowa City, IA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Memberships around $200/mo Ages 15+

Karate dojo Free trial Private lessons strong technique, kata & fundamentalstraditional style & affiliationbuilds confidence, discipline & respect

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Karate for Self-Defense in Urbandale, IA

Nakata Dojo Traditional Karate

5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

3942 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA

Ages 4–17

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

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Karate for Self-Defense in Waukee, IA

Dojo's Family Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

120 SE Laurel St, Waukee, IA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–17

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong kids program

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Karate for Self-Defense in West Des Moines, IA

Dojo's Family Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 82 reviews

1960 Grand Ave Ste 17, West Des Moines, IA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–17

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

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