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How Do I Start?

How Do I Start

Our Tae Kwon Do classes are physically demanding, but structured to create a fun and rewarding experience. Come see for yourself, there is no obligation or cost.

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Class Schedules

Class Schedule

With Multiple locations in Central Iowa, find a branch convenient for you and see what we're all about.

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Our Instructors

Instructors

Our black belts have spent many years committed to the art of Tae Kwon Do and enjoy sharing their skills and passing it on to their students.

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Two Rivers History

Trma History

Two Rivers Martial Arts teaches traditional Tae Kwon Do and self-defense, but we are not a traditional martial arts school.

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Latest News

Martial Arts America Tournament shared photos. Read more.

Attention Black belts, the board has approved the ITF black belt forms standards. Questions can be addressed to GM Gonzalez, McBroom and Deaton
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New article on Two Rivers history!
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TRMA history book is available to order. Read more.

Announcement: New insurance requires sparring participants to wear head gear, foot pads and mouth guards. This is effective immediately.

Welcome!

Our Beginning

Two Rivers traces its roots to the Eric Heintz Black Belt Academy, and through Master Heintz, to Grandmaster Woo Jin Jung of Jung's Tae Kwon Do in Cedar Rapids.

Master Heintz ran a traditional Tae Kwon Do school in the typical manner. He was one of Master Jung's best students and taught Tae Kwon Do at the YMCA.

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Volunteering and Donations!

If you are looking for a good cause, please consider Two Rivers Martial Arts as we are always looking to improve our organization and aid our communities.

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Training Program

Tae Kwon Do

To try out our club and the art of Tae Kwon Do, just come to a few classes!

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Martial Spirit

This is a formal martial art class that can be started at any time.

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Self Defense

Two Rivers Martial Arts Self Defense curriculum was created by Master Deaton.

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Staff

Our Grand Masters

Grandmaster Brett McBroom

8th Dan

Grandmaster McBroom began training with Master Heintz in the early 1980s. He earned his 8th Dan in December 2016.

Grandmaster Steve Gonzalez

8th Dan

Grandmaster Gonzalez started training with Master Heintz in the mid 1980s. He earned his 8th Dan in December 2016.

Grandmaster Brad Deaton

8th Dan

Grandmaster Deaton began training with Master Heintz in 1986. He earned his 8th Dan in December 2016.

Grandmaster Anita Williams

8th Dan

Grandmaster Williams began training with Master Heintz in 1987 and earned her 8th Dan in August 2023.

Grandmaster Dwayne Ferguson

8th Dan

Grandmaster Ferguson began training with Master Heintz in 1989 and earned his 8th Dan in August 2023.

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Staff

Our Masters

Master Bryan Siever

7th Dan

Master Siever began training with Master Heintz in the spring of 1993. He earned his 7th Dan in August of 2023.

Master Roger Netsch

7th Dan

Master Netsch earned his 7th Dan in August 2023.

Master Lucy Kingsbury

5th Dan

Master Kingsbury earned her 5th Dan in June 2021.

Master Brian Anderson

5th Dan

Master Anderson began his training with Two Rivers in 2003 and earned his 5th Dan in June 2021.

Master Drew Cummings

5th Dan

Master Cummings began his training with Two Rivers in 2004 and earned his 5th Dan in June 2021.

Master Brad Kramer

5th Dan

Master Kramer began his training in 1983 at the Eric Heintz Black Belt Academy and earned his 5th Dan in April 2022.

Master Perry Comito

5th Dan

Master Comito began his training in 1995 at the Eric Heintz Black Belt Academy and earned his 5th Dan in April 2022.

Master Jennifer Bailey

5th Dan

Master Bailey started training at Two Rivers in August 2008 and earned her 5th Dan in April 2022.

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