Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies in Virginia

24 of the 911 martial arts schools we track in Virginia 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. Full listings for every city are on the Virginia page.

Charlottesville 2

Black Belt Success Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

435 Gander Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901-8320

+14342312686 Website All Charlottesville martial arts schools

UpLevel Family Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

460 29th Place Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22901

+14342183067 Website All Charlottesville martial arts schools

Fairfax 2

Dynamic Kick Martial Arts of Fair Lakes

12713 Shoppes Ln, Fairfax, VA 22033-3834

+17032616138 Website All Fairfax martial arts schools

Focus Family Martial Arts Academy Kids classes

11230 Waples Mill Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030

+17032723644 Website All Fairfax martial arts schools

Stafford 2

Jett Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1630 Publix Way, Stafford, VA 22554-7784

+15406020153 Website All Stafford martial arts schools

Mountain Kim Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

35 Walpole St, Stafford, VA 22554-6546

+15406590202 Website All Stafford martial arts schools

Alexandria 1

Taekwondo Masters Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1514 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22307-6530

+17037655309 Website All Alexandria martial arts schools

Ashburn 1

MBA Majest Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

21030 Sycolin Rd, Ashburn, VA 20147-4044

+15712913901 Website All Ashburn martial arts schools

Chesapeake 1

Master Hill's Red Dragon Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

4200 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23321

🕒 mon-sat 11:00am - 8:00pm

+17576638441 Website All Chesapeake martial arts schools

Forest 1

Blue Ridge Self Defense Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

14805 Forest Rd, Forest, VA 24551-3997

+15406764348 Website All Forest martial arts schools

Fredericksburg 1

Jett Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

7108 Salem Fields Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407-2509

🕒 1pm - 9pm

+15407868882 Website All Fredericksburg martial arts schools

Gainesville 1

Dynamic Kick Martial Arts of Gainesville

7515 Somerset Crossing Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155

🕒 Mon 6:30am-9:30am, Tue 6:30am-9:30am, Wed 6:30am-9:30am, Thu 6:30am-9:30am, Mon 1pm-8pm, Tue 1pm-8pm, Wed 1pm-8pm, Thu 1

+17037539595 Website All Gainesville martial arts schools

Haymarket 1

Dynamic Kick Martial Arts of Haymarket

5341 Merchants View Sq, Haymarket, VA 20169-5436

+17035941692 Website All Haymarket martial arts schools

Leesburg 1

Dynamic Kick Martial Arts of Lansdowne

19367 Promenade Dr, Leesburg, VA 20176

5713337797 Website All Leesburg martial arts schools

Madison Heights 1

Madison Heights Family Martial Arts Kids classes

4846 Amherst Hwy, Madison Heights, VA 24572-2478

+14342647795 Website All Madison Heights martial arts schools

Manassas 1

Mountain Kim Martial Art Spirit Manassas Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

9832 Liberia Ave, Manassas, VA 20110

+17036650906 Website All Manassas martial arts schools

Midlothian 1

Grandmaster Dong's Karate School Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

14421 Sommerville Ct, Midlothian, VA 23113-6836

+18047940877 Website All Midlothian martial arts schools

Richmond 1

Dong's Karate Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

8109 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23294

+18047476166 Website All Richmond martial arts schools

Roanoke 1

Elliott's Family Karate Academy Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

15 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24011-2412

🕒 Wednesday at 5:30

+15407657150 Website All Roanoke martial arts schools

Salem 1

American Freestyle Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1780 Apperson Dr, Salem, VA 24153-7206

🕒 Friday, May 31st, from 6:00

+15403870450 Website All Salem martial arts schools

Spotsylvania Courthouse 1

Aikido in Fredericksburg Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

6155 Hickory Ridge Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551

+15405829600 Website All Spotsylvania Courthouse martial arts schools

Sterling 1

MBA Majest Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

21680 Ridgetop Cir, Sterling, VA 20166-4291

+15713130128 Website All Sterling martial arts schools

Virginia Beach 1

Kim's Hapkido Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4848 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-2791

+17574978880 Website All Virginia Beach martial arts schools

Williamsburg 1

Williamsburg Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

6610 Mooretown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188-2276

+17578802060 Website All Williamsburg martial arts schools

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.

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Good to know about family martial arts classes and academies

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.

How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.

Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.