East Coast Tae Kwon Do Club, Inc
About
East Coast Tae Kwon Do Club in Des Moines offers training in mixed martial arts and karate disciplines, creating a comprehensive martial arts environment for students of all ages. The gym is led by owner and instructor Mr. Wrigley, who emphasizes not only physical techniques but also character development. Students learn traditional Tae Kwon Do alongside practical self defense skills while participating in community service activities that reinforce values of kindness and helping others.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise Mr. Wrigley as an amazing teacher who genuinely cares about his students and teaches them to be good people. Parents report their children's confidence has grown significantly through training, with many families enrolling multiple children who look forward to classes every week. Reviewers appreciate the focus on character development, including lessons in respect, kindness, community service, and self defense alongside martial arts techniques. One reviewer expressed concern about students being yelled at and receiving light face taps during focus exercises, though this appears to be an isolated concern among overwhelmingly positive feedback.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Abbi Herrick
5 years ago
A great place for kids to learn hard work, discipline, respect, and still have a great time! My daughter has been apart of East Coast Tae Kwon Do for a little over 2 years now and she looks forward to classes EVERY week! Great instructor/owner and a great tae kwon do family!
Danielle Wallace
8 months ago
We love ECTKD!! Both my son and daughter take classes here and love it. Mr Wrigley is an amazing teacher and really cares about his students. They not only learn Tae Kwon Do but also self defense moves, giving back to our community, and how to show kindness and help out others. Such a great place!
Amber Guthridge
a year ago
My oldest son started here 4.5yrs ago and it has helped his confidence so much! Now 2 of our 3 take classes here and the 3rd will be starting soon! Mr wrigley is the best! The students have fun in class while also learning respect for themselves and others!
Melinda Cosner
a year ago
We love ECTKD! Mr. Wrigley is great with the kids and teaches them not only taekwondo but how to be good people.
Emily Cochran
3 years ago
I appreciated the opportunity to come to a free class with my 7 year old. However, I was not a fan of the students getting yelled out and degraded during class. As well as light taps/slaps to the face to get them to focus. I am surprised that so many parents in the room were okay with their child as well as others were getting yelled at and belittled in front of everyone. I left with a pit in my stomach. My son said he enjoyed the class but did not like getting lightly slapped in the face by the instructor.
Contact
204 8th St SE suite b, Altoona, IA 50009, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed