Is Your PreschoolerReady To RoarWith Confidence?
Play-based Tae Kwon Do that builds focus, coordination, and kindergarten-ready listening — in short classes designed for tiny attention spans.
Free Beginner Kickstart
Your child's first day on our mats
Free Beginner Kickstart for Little Dragons
A private intro lesson plus their first real class.
- One-on-one intro lesson with an instructor
- First Little Dragons class with kids their own age
- Simple, honest guidance on whether they're ready
- No contract, no pressure, no obligation
Sound Familiar?
Does this sound like your little one?
- They struggle to sit still — even for a few minutes
- They don't listen the first time you ask
- They get overwhelmed around new kids or new places
- They have big feelings they can't manage yet
Here's what parents notice first:
- They follow directions better at home and at preschool
- They warm up faster in new rooms and around new kids
- They start waiting their turn instead of melting down
- They walk taller — because they earned something themselves
3–5
the age window where listening, focus, and self-control are easiest to build
Designed For This Age
Built For How Preschoolers Actually Learn.
Preschoolers don't learn from lectures — they learn from movement, repetition, and praise. Little Dragons turns Tae Kwon Do basics into games so the lesson sticks.
Focus & Listening
Structured games teach your child to stop, look, and follow a direction the first time — the same skill kindergarten teachers ask for.
Kindergarten Readiness
Taking turns, staying in line, working with a partner, handling correction without falling apart.
Confidence With Other Kids
Eye contact, speaking up, and bowing in front of the class. Small reps that add up fast.
Belts They Can See
Stripes and belts give a three-year-old something concrete to work toward and be proud of.
Somewhere To Put The Energy
Kicks, jumps, and obstacle work. Purposeful movement instead of bouncing off the walls at home.
Safe & Age-Appropriate
No sparring and no contact at this age. Just skills, games, and encouragement.
A Class Built Around Short Attention Spans
Warm-Up Games
Animal walks, jumps, and movement games that build coordination and get the wiggles out.
Skill Building
Age-appropriate Tae Kwon Do basics — stances, blocks, and kicks taught through repetition and play.
Character Lesson
One idea per class: respect, focus, listening, or trying again. Short, concrete, and repeated at home.
Recognition
Bow out, high-fives, and stripes for effort. Parents watch from the viewing area the whole time.
Small Classes
we recommend 1–2 classes per week
On the same Urbandale floor since 1970 — family owned since 1986.
Within The First Few Weeks
What Parents Notice First
You won't have to wonder whether it's working.
They listen the first time — not the fifth
They sit still longer and follow two-step directions
They walk into new rooms without clinging to your leg
They ask when the next class is
Built For Little Ones
Safe, Structured, And Age-Appropriate
You're trusting us with your youngest. Here's how that trust gets earned every class.
No Contact, No Sparring
Little Dragons is 100% non-contact. Games, drills, and partner work — never roughhousing.
Short, Paced Classes
Built for preschool attention spans. Every minute is planned so nobody gets lost or overwhelmed.
Encouragement, Not Yelling
Correction is calm and specific. Every child leaves the mat having done something right.
The Day They Bow In Alone
The first time your child walks onto the mat without looking back at you, you'll understand what this program is really for.
They Try Before They're Sure
The willingness to attempt something hard in front of other people is the whole point.
They Handle Being Corrected
Getting fixed and trying again — without shutting down — transfers straight to school.
They Earn It Themselves
Nobody hands out belts here. That's exactly why they mean something.
Your Little Dragon
Is Ready.
Free Beginner Kickstart
Your child's first day on our mats
Free Beginner Kickstart for Little Dragons
A private intro lesson plus their first real class.
- One-on-one intro lesson with an instructor
- First Little Dragons class with kids their own age
- Simple, honest guidance on whether they're ready
- No contract, no pressure, no obligation
Jacobs Martial Arts Academy
“This school has taught Urbandale families since 1970 and we have owned it since 1986. If this isn't the right fit for your child right now, we'll tell you — I'd rather have your trust than your tuition.”
Jacobs Martial Arts Academy · 3710 Dennis Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
Common Questions
Got Questions?
Your Little Dragon
Is Ready.
By appointment — limited slots each week · Family owned since 1970