Kids Martial Arts Classes in Bakersfield, CA

14 of the 39 martial arts schools we list in Bakersfield have kids classes. Map search shows a pin for every "martial arts" result but has no way to separate schools that run structured, age-graded kids programs from adult-focused dojos that just tolerate the occasional teenager. Every school listed here has kids classes confirmed from its own posted schedule or website, not guessed from a generic "family friendly" tag.

Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

4308 Resnik Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93313-4838

+16613452906 Website Directions

Bakersfield Budo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1100 24th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-2451

+16613982100 Website Directions

Bakersfield Elite Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1201 24th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-2300

+16614721884 Website Directions

Bakersfield Kokondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Mill Creek Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 1660 S St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-5325

+16618178147 Website Directions

Camarillo JiuJitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

811 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

+16612013346 Website Directions

Carbajals Martial Arts Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

324 Bernard St, Bakersfield, CA 93305-3214

+16616319015 Website Directions

Eric Nolan's Xtreme Training Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

5101 White Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93309

+16618333367 Website Directions

Han's Tae Kwon Do Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

4302 Gosford Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313-4806

+16618332625 Website Directions

Master Bang's Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

9620 Hageman Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93312-3958

+16615895425 Website Directions

McGuire's Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3401 Pacheco Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313-3108

🕒 Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat 10am-6pm

+16614124975 Website Directions

Order of the Dragon Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1720 Sprucehaven St, Bakersfield, CA 93312

6615883217 Website Directions

The Chute MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4641 District Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93313-2317

+16613690342 Website Directions

Trujitsu Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

3714 Coffee Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308-5245

+16613452906 Website Directions

Y.J.Im Tae Kwon Do Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

6300 White Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93309-8763

+16618358808 Website Directions

Ask about the age brackets before enrolling. Most schools split kids into groups like 4-6, 7-9, and 10-13 with separate curricula and class pace, so a bracket matched to your child's age and attention span matters more than the style itself.

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Good to know

What age can kids start martial arts classes?
Many schools accept kids as young as 4 or 5 in a "little dragons" or similar intro program, though most structured belt curricula start around age 6-7. The right age depends more on whether the child can follow instructions in a group setting than on any strict cutoff.

How much do kids martial arts classes cost?
Monthly tuition for kids classes commonly runs $80-150, sometimes less at community or rec-center programs and more at schools with active competition teams. Most schools also charge a one-time registration fee plus periodic costs for belt testing or uniforms.