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No Coast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 151 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Urbandale, Iowa

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule waukeemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 515-822-9425

Hours

Monday 12–1 pm, 4:30–9 pm
Tuesday 6–7 am, 12–1 pm, 4:30–9 pm
Wednesday 6–7 am, 12–1 pm, 4:30–9 pm
Thursday 6–7 am, 12–1 pm, 4:30–9 pm
Friday 12–1 pm, 6–9 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–2 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at No Coast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“I am a beginner and they respected that.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 10 mentions

“The kids' program was excellent, and our boys thrived under the guidance of dedicated coaches.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Jared has been incredibly impactful with private lessons teaching me concepts and techniques that have been able to achieve immediate results with in competition.”

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🔓 Open Gym 2 mentions

“Friday Open Mats are amazing and provide experience to roll and hang out with all of the other wonderful people from day and evening classes.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at No Coast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 8 mentions

“A clean and well equipped training facility, coupled with knowledgeable and eagerly helpful instructors makes No Coast BJJ a place I am always anxious to get back to.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 151 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 2 mentions

“Levi is one of THE best coaches woth children I've ever witnessed.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“The staff were welcoming & professional, the space was clean and inviting, and the practitioners were friendly & supportive.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 15 mentions

“The staff were welcoming & professional, the space was clean and inviting, and the practitioners were friendly & supportive.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Jared has been incredibly impactful with private lessons teaching me concepts and techniques that have been able to achieve immediate results with in competition.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions
🥊 legit sparring & fight team 2 mentions

“Jared has been incredibly impactful with private lessons teaching me concepts and techniques that have been able to achieve immediate results with in competition.”

From the reviews

I dropped in for a 6AM No-Gi class while in Des Moines for work. It was great, I was greeted by a few members and the coach right away. The facility is first class with lots a of mat space and private showers. The instruction was great and felt safe with all the members I rolled with.

★★★★★ — Brent, Apr 2025

Joined No Coast almost 2 1/2 years ago. It is amazing place to train and meet wonderful people. Immediately felt welcomed by everyone and felt like part of the team. Love how the schedule is for everyone.

★★★★★ — Ryan, May 2023

A great place to train Excellent Environment Clean Mats Structured Training My Go to Gym when I'm in Urbandale for work. I've been training for over 17 years and I highly recommend this place for beginners who want to learn the art yet most importantly the lost souls who just want to change their lives and make some…

★★★★★ — Evaristo, Oct 2024

Love the kids program! We moved to Urbandale, Iowa about three years ago and I began scouting a gym to take my kids to. So glad I found the kids program at No Coast. I tell anyone who will listen, Jordan Peitzman is hands down the best kids instructor in town.

★★★★★ — Marcus, Jul 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at No Coast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

No Coast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at No Coast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find No Coast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

8104 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA50322

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