Your Questions, Answered
We have two martial arts schools in Central Iowa. Our Urbandale school is at 8545 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322, and our Pella school is at 1582 Washington St, Pella, IA 50219. We serve families from Urbandale, Pella and the greater Des Moines area.
We teach ATA Taekwondo, Carlos Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Krav Maga self defense. We also offer Think SAFE personal safety seminars for children, teens and adults.
Our ATA Taekwondo program has age appropriate classes for preschoolers, children and teens at both our Urbandale and Pella schools. Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes are offered at our Pella school.
Yes. Adults can train in ATA Taekwondo and Krav Maga self defense, and in Carlos Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at our Pella school. Many adults train for fitness, confidence and practical self defense.
Matt and Chris White founded Triumph Martial Arts in Pella in 2003. What began as one school has grown into a team of dedicated instructors serving families at two Central Iowa locations for more than 23 years.
Absolutely. Beginners are welcome in every program and no previous martial arts experience is needed. Our instructors use patient, structured coaching to help new students build a strong foundation.
No. Martial arts training is a great way to get in shape, and our instructors help every student progress safely and consistently at their own pace.
Our instructors emphasize safe, technical training. Students learn to work with their training partners, apply techniques with control and make steady progress in a positive, encouraging environment.
Our classes focus on confidence, respect, perseverance, focus and personal responsibility. Children learn self control along with their skills, and those habits carry over at home and at school.
Yes. Martial arts training helps children build confidence and learn practical skills to stay safe. Our Think SAFE seminars also teach children, teens and adults personal safety skills.
Krav Maga is a practical self defense system. As an affiliate of Krav Maga Federation AC, we teach teens and adults realistic skills to recognize danger, respond decisively and escape threatening situations, along with striking, defensive tactics, ground defense and situational awareness.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or BJJ, teaches positioning, leverage, escapes, takedowns and ground control. Our BJJ program follows the respected Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu system and lineage, with classes for children, teens and adults.
Students have opportunities to compete in ATA tournaments and events, including the Rising Stars Tournament hosted by Triumph Martial Arts. Our Upcoming Events page lists what is coming up next.
Fill out the form on this page with your name, email and phone number and choose the program you are interested in. Our team will reach out to help you pick the right class and get started.