08/31/2026
The testing schedule for this Saturday has been finalized. Good luck to all the testers!
Mission Martial Arts is dedicated to enriching lives through the teaching of traditional Taekwondo in a non-threatening, family friendly environment.
Our classes follow a traditional style of Taekwondo, meaning we focus more on the total development of individuals and self-defense skills, not on sport fighting. Classes are led by owner and head instructor, Kevin Manwell. The Manwell family continues to train under the direction of Grand Master Robert Sledge [Martial Arts America, Ankeny IA], which is a partner school with Grandmaster Woo Jin Jung [Jung's Tae Kwon Do Academy, Cedar Rapids IA].
08/31/2026
The testing schedule for this Saturday has been finalized. Good luck to all the testers!
08/30/2026
Test schedule coming soon! We added a new member the Manwell family ❤️ . Congratulations to Andrew and Vanessa!
08/25/2026
Thursday Tiny Tigers breaking boards! This week we will review their safety facts and Korean terms in small groups, and next week is rank promotion. Couple spots open in Thursday group- invite your friends!
08/19/2026
Board breaking night in Tiny Tigers! They all did a great job. We finished class with the “floor is lava” version of our obstacle course and talking about our August Golden Word- Leadership. New session starts in September. We have couple spots open in our Thursday 6 PM class.
07/16/2026
New Session starts TODAY! 2 spots open in Thursday 6PM class- ages 4-6
07/12/2026
What a great test day with 7 tests and over 90 testers! We couldn’t do it without our instructors, group leaders, judges, board holders and all of our test day volunteers who do so many things. Congratulations to our testers for all you successfully learned and demonstrated to earn your next rank.
07/12/2026
Congratulations Black Belt Testers! We had 4 students test for their temporary Black Belts and 4 test for higher levels. We are so proud to welcome Miss Akshara, Miss Risha, Mr. Atharv, and Mr. Mrunmay to our MMA Black Belt family! They completed years of classes, endured a rigorous 4 month training program, wrote a 5 page paper, took a written test and then a difficult physical test. Thank you to their instructors, sponsors, parents and fellow students who encouraged and helped them in so many ways. Pilsung! 🥋
07/11/2026
Congrats to our Tiny Tigers who earned their new ranks this week- especially to Miss Evelyn who earned her Tiny Tiger Black Belt! Our students are learning Korean words and countin plus our Safe Stranger curriculum, along with beginning taekwondo.
07/04/2026
Happy Independence Day! Celebrating 250 years of freedom. 🇺🇸
07/03/2026
The rank testing schedule has been set for July 11. Remember that test times are based on the belt you have now. Good luck to all the testers!