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.

1. They ask to help without being asked. 2. They own their mistakes without excuses. 3. They follow through without remi...
08/30/2026

1. They ask to help without being asked. 2. They own their mistakes without excuses. 3. They follow through without reminders.

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Consistency beats perfection every time.Missing a class here and there is normal. Missing a month is what actually derai...
08/29/2026

Consistency beats perfection every time.

Missing a class here and there is normal. Missing a month is what actually derails progress.

Drop a 💪 for progress that isn't perfect, just consistent.

1. Keep one routine even on lazy days. 2. Let them pick one new thing to try. 3. Talk about what they're proud of from t...
08/28/2026

1. Keep one routine even on lazy days. 2. Let them pick one new thing to try. 3. Talk about what they're proud of from this summer.

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Putting your phone down for an hour is harder than it sounds.We make it easy — there's nowhere to check it once class st...
08/27/2026

Putting your phone down for an hour is harder than it sounds.

We make it easy — there's nowhere to check it once class starts.

Drop a 💪 if you need that reset too.

1. Ask about their day, not just school. 2. Let them invite a friend along. 3. Model saying hi first.Save this for back-...
08/25/2026

1. Ask about their day, not just school. 2. Let them invite a friend along. 3. Model saying hi first.

Save this for back-to-school season.

Real talk, parents…The school year brings a lot of good stuff.New friends. New teachers. Fresh starts.But it also brings...
08/24/2026

Real talk, parents…
The school year brings a lot of good stuff.
New friends. New teachers. Fresh starts.
But it also brings STRESS.
Social drama. Peer pressure. And yeah… bullies.
(Some things never change.)
Your kid might not tell you about it directly…
But you'll FEEL it.
The quietness at dinner.
The "I don't want to go to school" mornings.
The sudden drop in confidence.
Here's what most parents don't realize…
Martial arts isn't just about learning how to throw a punch.
It's about building the KIND of confidence… that makes kids LESS of a target in the first place.
Bullies don't pick on the kid who walks tall.
Who makes eye contact.
Who carries themselves with QUIET strength.
And that's exactly what we build here. 💪
So if you want your kid walking INTO school this year…
With their heads up…
Ready to handle whatever comes their way…
Click the link below and let's get them started.
First class is FREE. 👇
https://farrellsmartialarts.com/kids-martial-arts-classes-urbandale/

You know what's wild? 🤔Parents will spend HOURS researching the "best" backpack for their kid…But won't spend 10 minutes...
08/23/2026

You know what's wild? 🤔
Parents will spend HOURS researching the "best" backpack for their kid…
But won't spend 10 minutes thinking about their child's CONFIDENCE.
I'm not trying to sound harsh…
But confidence is literally THE foundation for everything else.
Good grades?
Hard to get when you're terrified of raising your hand in class.
Making friends?
Tough when you don't feel good about yourself.
Handling conflict?
Near impossible without a strong sense of self-worth.
Martial arts builds that foundation. 🥋
Not through some weird "rah rah you're special" affirmation stuff…
But through REAL achievement.
Your kid earns their belts.
They EARN respect from their peers.
And that feeling of accomplishment?
It changes EVERYTHING. ✨
So yeah…
Get the fancy backpack if you want.
But if you REALLY want to set your kid up for success this school year…
Get them into martial arts.
Try a free class this week. 👇
https://farrellsmartialarts.com/kids-martial-arts-classes-urbandale/

Big feelings don't disappear. Kids just learn to handle them.A breath before a reaction, a reset instead of a meltdown —...
08/22/2026

Big feelings don't disappear. Kids just learn to handle them.

A breath before a reaction, a reset instead of a meltdown — that's a skill we build every class.

Drop a 🙌 if you want that for your child.

1. Pick two set days, not 'whenever.' 2. Pack your bag the night before. 3. Tell one person your schedule, so someone no...
08/21/2026

1. Pick two set days, not 'whenever.' 2. Pack your bag the night before. 3. Tell one person your schedule, so someone notices if you skip.

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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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