Athletics for Education and Success (AFES) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that strives to help the youth and families of Fort Dodge and Webster County by providing hope and motivation for them. We aim to do this by any means necessary, giving the youth and parents the power to decide what they need, want and what may help them be successful. We offer our youth after-school programs, sports teams, mentoring groups, drum line groups, educational and cultural opportunities and much more. In addition to providing exceptional programming, we provide our youth with a sense of belonging and the determination to succeed.

Faiferlick Martial Arts is a mixed martial arts gym that offers a variety of classes to students in Fort Dodge, IA and the surrounding counties within an 80 mile radius. We are a highly respected and family friendly facility that teaches our students physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills. Between our Self Defense, MMA, Taekwondo, and Jiu Jitsu classes– there’s something for you!

Owner Justin Faiferlick has over 35 years of martial arts instruction. He opened Faiferlick Martial Arts to better serve the community and provide one place that offers a variety of martial arts classes. After it opened its doors in 2014, Faiferlick Martial Arts received the Rookie of the Year Award from the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. It has also received the “It Gets Better Dodge Youth Award.” We are proud to serve the community and give everyone a safe place to practice.