Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies
633 of the 32,881 martial arts schools we track nationwide have family martial arts programs. This directory lists martial arts academies offering programs designed for parents and children to train together or at the same time. Schools in this section feature mixed-age classes or concurrent room schedules across disciplines such as Taekwondo, Karate, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Before enrolling, verify whether classes combine all ages on one mat or separate adults and kids into adjacent rooms during shared time slots.
Browse by state
- Arizona13
- California66
- Colorado17
- Connecticut5
- Florida41
- Georgia26
- Idaho7
- Illinois30
- Indiana14
- Iowa9
- Kansas5
- Louisiana8
- Maryland10
- Massachusetts17
- Michigan12
- Minnesota23
- Missouri14
- New Hampshire8
- New Jersey19
- New York34
- North Carolina33
- Ohio17
- Oklahoma5
- Oregon7
- Pennsylvania19
- South Carolina22
- Tennessee10
- Texas69
- Utah11
- Virginia24
- Washington24
- Wisconsin14
Family discount structures vary by location: while most academies offer 10% to 25% off monthly tuition for additional family members, contract terms, uniform costs, and testing fees are charged per individual.
Common questions
- Can parents and children train in the exact same class?
- Yes, schools with designated family classes allow parents and children (typically ages 5 and up) to practice on the mat together. Instructors tailor drills so adults focus on technique and conditioning while children work on fundamentals and discipline. Alternatively, some facilities offer concurrent scheduling where adult and youth classes run simultaneously in separate rooms.
- How much does a family martial arts membership cost?
- Monthly tuition for a family of three generally ranges from $250 to $450 depending on the region and discipline. Individual student rates average $120 to $180 per month, with second and third family members receiving 15% to 30% discounts. Initial startup costs include mandatory uniforms (gis) costing $45 to $80 per person and one-time registration fees of $30 to $75.
- Are belt testing fees charged individually for family members?
- Testing fees are charged per student and typically cost $35 to $75 per color belt examination, which occurs every 2 to 4 months. Advanced testing, such as Black Belt evaluations, ranges from $200 to $500 per person. While families often participate in promotion ceremonies together, each member must pass individual curriculum requirements.