Farrell's Martial Arts

Farrell's Martial Arts We believe in Taekwondo's ability to help anyone reach her or his potential. We are a Black Belt School! It is our goal to support and guide you to Black Belt.

We teach traditional style Taekwondo in modern, creative ways, masterfully interwoven with practical techniques offering matchless skill, physical fitness and discipline. We at Farrell's Martial Arts believe in Taekwondo's ability to help anyone reach her or his potential. We teach a traditional style of Taekwondo in modern, creative ways, masterfully interwoven with practical techniques that offe

r matchless skill, physical fitness and discipline to today's student. Educational objectives of Taekwondo are to develop an appreciation of Taekwondo as a sport and as an art, to achieve physical fitness through positive participation, to improve mental discipline and emotional equanimity, to learn self-defense skills, and to develop a sense of responsibility for one's self and others. Farrell's Martial Arts serves the greater Des Moines and surrounding areas with a premier training center located near the Urban Loop in Urbandale. We offer various Taekwondo classes including children's Taekwondo classes, teen & adult Taekwondo classes, Olympic Taekwondo classes, physical wellness classes, private Taekwondo classes and Taekwondo camps. Throughout your course of study, you will develop confidence, physical fitness, self-defense capabilities, leadership ability and many other important qualities. Our classes are structured to be fun and exciting as well as informative and physically demanding. Through a variety of instructions and teaching styles, we hope to keep you interested, motivated and progressing toward your goal - Black Belt! The benefits of Martial Arts are so plentiful, anyone can experience them, regardless of age. The only requirement is the desire to reach your potential. We welcome you to Farrell's, whatever your age. Age does not matter. Desire matters. In addition to a great workout two or three times a week, students can expect to reap a whole host of benefits, both mental and physical, from making Taekwondo a regular part of their lives.

A new school year means a new teacher asking for focus, patience, and listening — for hours at a time.Here, your child b...
09/13/2026

A new school year means a new teacher asking for focus, patience, and listening — for hours at a time.

Here, your child builds exactly that: the ability to listen, follow instructions, and stay engaged, one class at a time.

Now enrolling.

Tap the link to get them started → https://farrellsmartialarts.com/kids-martial-arts-classes-urbandale/

Save this one.Staying calm under pressure isn't just a mat skill — it's a life one. Three basics every child should know...
09/12/2026

Save this one.

Staying calm under pressure isn't just a mat skill — it's a life one. Three basics every child should know before they need them.

1. How to call for help and give their address.
2. How to apply pressure to a cut and stay put until help arrives.
3. How to take one slow breath before reacting to a scary moment.

Some of the most important lessons here aren't about technique at all.They're about showing up for someone else, especia...
09/11/2026

Some of the most important lessons here aren't about technique at all.

They're about showing up for someone else, especially when it's hard.

Today, we're grateful for every person who has.

A training partner who notices when you're quiet is worth more than you'd think.Today's a good day to check on one of yo...
09/10/2026

A training partner who notices when you're quiet is worth more than you'd think.

Today's a good day to check on one of yours — on the mat or off it.

Watching a nervous student raise their hand for the first time, or a shy kid walk in without a parent trailing behind — ...
09/09/2026

Watching a nervous student raise their hand for the first time, or a shy kid walk in without a parent trailing behind — those moments add up more than any trophy does.

Thank you for trusting us with your child.

Happy Labor Day.Every drill, every class, every rank you've earned — none of it happened by accident.Three ways that sho...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day.

Every drill, every class, every rank you've earned — none of it happened by accident.

Three ways that shows up without you having to say a word:

1. Showing up on the days you didn't feel like it.
2. Finishing the round instead of coasting through it.
3. Doing it right, not just doing it fast.

Save this one for the next person watching how you work.

A bow means something here.A hand up to help a partner off the mat, a "yes ma'am" that isn't forced — nobody has to remi...
09/06/2026

A bow means something here.

A hand up to help a partner off the mat, a "yes ma'am" that isn't forced — nobody has to remind them anymore.

It just becomes who they are.

"The kid who falls down and gets back up is stronger than the child who never fell."
09/05/2026

"The kid who falls down and gets back up is stronger than the child who never fell."

Fourth attempt is when it finally clicked. 🔥Nobody told you to keep going. You just did.That's the part that carries ove...
09/04/2026

Fourth attempt is when it finally clicked. 🔥

Nobody told you to keep going. You just did.

That's the part that carries over.

Address

3843 121st Street
Urbandale, IA
50323

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Friday 4pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+15152550095

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