Martial Arts Programs

Ames Racquet and Fitness Center is offering martial arts classes through the Family Martial Arts Center. The Family Martial Arts Center is located directly adjacent to the ARFC's west location at 4700 Mortensen Dr. and at their downtown location at 231 Main St.

Jill Hegland and John Shilkaitis, owners of the Family Martial Arts Center, have been teaching martial arts in Ames since 1983. Jill holds a 5th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a 4th degree black belt in Hap Ki Do. John holds a 6th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

The Family Martial Arts Center's courses have grown in popularity because they offer an activity that challenges each person to be their personal best both physically and mentally. Practicing the martial arts offers numerous benefits and can help you or your child improve focus and concentration, show respect and courtesy, reduce stress, lose weight, improve flexibility, develop self defense skills, achieve goals and have fun. The Family Martial Arts Center offers courses for children ages 4 and older, teens, and adults. Click on links below for more information about Family Martial Arts Center courses.

Call 515-292-4740 for details.