Southside Martial Arts

Southside Martial Arts teaches kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu to children and adults, including gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu and kickboxing for fitness. The school stresses self-defense along with discipline, respect and teamwork, and its youth classes use age-appropriate techniques. Anyone can also use the open mat to train on the mats at no cost.

Youth and adult memberships are billed monthly, with plans covering one, two or all class types, and drop-in visits are available for $15. The weekly schedule includes early morning and evening sessions and a Saturday morning class, so check the posted times before stopping by. The school is in Fort Dodge, Iowa.