Kids Martial Arts Classes in Berkeley, CA

9 of the 29 martial arts schools we list in Berkeley 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.

Ahn Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2951 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

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Aiki Arts Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2525 8th St, Berkeley, CA 94710-2541

+15107764341 Website Directions

Berkeley Aikikai Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1812 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702-1624

+15106497330 Website Directions

Berkeley Cuong Nhu Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1819 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702-1623

+15105264880 Website Directions

Lycan Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2905 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705-1808

🕒 Tue 6am-9pm, Wed 6am-9pm, Thu 6am-9pm, Fri 6am-9pm, Mon 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-12pm

+15109834822 Website Directions

Moon Dragon Dojo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3398 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703

+15102193266 Website Directions

Ralph Gracie Berkeley Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

1500 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703-2302

+15104868000 Website Directions

Tuyet Tan Dojo of Cuong Nhu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3398 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703

5105288426 Website Directions

University of California Martial Arts Program Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing

2301 Bancroft Way # 145, Berkeley, CA 94720

(510) 642-3268 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.