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Zero Dojo
4.9 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in West Des Moines, Iowa
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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 (ages 3–13) — 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule zerodojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 515-414-5531
Hours
| Monday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:15–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It was my and my daughter's first time in a gym like this.”
“i have 3 kids going there best place to learn self defence , grate coach !”
“i have 3 kids going there best place to learn self defence , grate coach !”
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What members say
“Great place with great instructors!”
“Good people, positive environment, and great training!”
“My son absolutely loved this place.”
“Great place for kids to learn when and how to use fighting skills.”
“Really helps his self confidence.”
From the reviews
Great place for kids to learn when and how to use fighting skills. The more experienced kids always help the new kids. Teachers always are helping kids understand how to do each move correctly. Love the way they teach.
Let me tell you that this place is great. Kids learn to defend themselves and puts them through the tough training. My son absolutely loved this place. Really helps his self confidence. They have a real cage fighting ring in here. Instructor is great with kids, but doesn't play around.
Great place with great instructors! Both my boys love going and it's good overall training for them and the benefits carry over to other sports .
It was my and my daughter's first time in a gym like this. The people were nice and accommodating knowing that. Will keep going
New to muay thai? Start at Zero Dojo
Zero Dojo 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.
Your first muay thai class at Zero Dojo
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.
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