Iowa Spirit Taekwondo

Iowa Spirit Taekwondo on N Ankeny Boulevard

Iowa Spirit Taekwondo is a traditional Korean martial arts dojang at 1975 N Ankeny Boulevard in central Ankeny, offering both Traditional and Adaptive Taekwondo for ages 5 and up. The Adaptive track is a less common offering that lets students with disabilities, sensory differences, or specific physical needs train in a curriculum tailored to their abilities, an attractive option for families needing accessible instruction. The school's culture is anchored in the five tenets of taekwondo.

Kids Martial Arts Programs

The mainstream kids program follows the WT/Olympic-style curriculum recognized in Kukkiwon-affiliated dojangs worldwide. Programs include:
- Traditional Taekwondo (stances, basic blocks, Taegeuk poomsae forms)
- Adaptive Taekwondo for students with disabilities or sensory differences
- Full range of kicks (front, roundhouse, side, axe, spinning, jumping)
- One-step sparring and controlled kyorugi with protective gear
- Progression through the kyu and poom belt ranks

What's Included

• Both Traditional and Adaptive program tracks
• Five tenets: courtesy, integrity, self-control, perseverance, indomitable spirit
• Character and life-building lessons alongside fitness and self-defense
• Trial classes available

Experience

The five tenets are woven into how children handle setbacks at the dojang, at school, and at home, sitting alongside fitness and self-defense as core outcomes. The location is on the main north-south corridor with easy access for Ankeny, Saylorville, and north Polk County. Pattern fits families wanting traditional taekwondo, including those needing an accessible adaptive option.