learning Traditional Karate

Traditional Karate Academy is a martial arts dojo in Des Moines, Iowa, offering traditional karate instruction to students of different ages and experience levels. With more than 30 years of commitment to making traditional karate accessible, the academy emphasizes discipline, steady practice, personal growth, practical self-defense, and character development. Its approach values patience and dedication over quick promotions, flashy techniques, or shortcuts, reflecting the belief that progress is earned through consistent training.

Classes include youth beginner instruction for ages 5–6, youth intermediate and advanced training for ages 7–13, and adult classes for ages 14 and older. Homeschool youth classes are also available for ages 5–16, with separate beginner and intermediate or advanced sessions. The academy offers a complimentary first two classes, inviting prospective students to experience its training before continuing. Instruction is led by experienced karate practitioners, including senior instructor K.A. Rosendahl and instructor Seth Rosendahl, both 5th Dan. The instructors bring decades of study and teaching experience, competition backgrounds, and coaching expertise; K.A.