Urbandale, IA · Traditional Tae Kwon Do
Strength.Focus.Confidence.
Urbandale's dojo since 1970, family owned since 1986. Helping kids stand tall, sharpen focus, and grow into the leaders they were meant to be — one class at a time.
01 / Why Urbandale families choose Jacobs Martial Arts
More Than Kicks.
Life Skills.
Parents don't bring their kids here just for martial arts. They come because they want a child who listens the first time, stands up for themselves, and walks into any room with confidence. That's what 40 years of family ownership in Urbandale has built — and what we deliver every class.
Laser Focus
Sharper concentration in school
Real Confidence
Quiet strength, not bravado
Respect & Discipline
Better behavior at home
Strong & Healthy
Active, fit, and energized
02 / Our Classes
Find Your
Perfect Fit.
Confidence For Tiny Warriors
Little Dragons · Ages 3–5
Play-based classes that build focus, coordination, and kindergarten-ready confidence.
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⭐ Most PopularDiscipline, Focus & Real Self-Defense
Kids Martial Arts · Ages 6–12
Fun, focused, high-energy classes that build confidence on and off the mat.
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Train Together. Grow Together.
Family Martial Arts · Parent + Kid
The only workout where you and your child both leave stronger. Same class. Same time. One bond.
Learn More03 / What sets us apart
Not Your Typical
Martial Arts School.
Every Class Ends With A Win
Kids leave each class feeling proud and accomplished — momentum that compounds week after week.
Recognition Earned, Not Handed Out
Belts and stripes mean something here. Every promotion is earned through real effort and skill.
Coaching, Not Yelling
We mentor — never drill-sergeant. Every kid is encouraged, never intimidated.
Structure That Sticks
Kids learn to listen, focus, and follow through. Parents see it at homework time.
04 / Your Head Instructor
Master Tim
Jacobs.
Master Tim Jacobs has been training Tae Kwon Do for 50 years, starting at the University of Louisville and running that program as head instructor by 1982. In 1986 he bought the American Chung Do Kwan Association headquarters academy from Grand Master Im Mook Kim, and he and his wife Joan have run it as a family school for 40 years since. He holds an 8th degree black belt, served as an AAU Junior Olympics Tae Kwon Do liaison, and was National Chairman of Tae Kwon Do for the USSSA — but he still teaches nearly every class himself and knows every student by name.
"Discipline. Respect. Confidence."
Read Our Story06 / Questions?
Honest
Answers.
The things Urbandale parents ask us every week. If we missed yours, just ask — we'll respond in minutes during business hours.
See All FAQsLittle Dragons welcomes ages 3–5, and Kids Martial Arts is built for ages 6–12. Not sure where they fit? Give us a call — we'll match them perfectly.
Ready To
Start?
Walk in this week. We'll take it from there.