Kids Martial Arts Classes in Chico, CA

9 of the 21 martial arts schools we list in Chico 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.

Azad's Martial Arts Center Kids classesFree trial class

313 Walnut St, Chico, CA 95928-4503

🕒 Monday: 9AM

+15308922923 Website Directions

Capoeira Malês California Kids classes

254 E 1st St, Chico, CA 95928

🕒 Tue 7:30pm

+15303211876 Website Directions

Chico Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

485 East Ave, Chico, CA 95926-1202

+15308989753 Website Directions

Chico Kuk Sul Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing

609 Entler Ave, Chico, CA 95928-7438

+15303219923 Website Directions

Chico Shotokan Karate of America Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2155 Park Ave, Chico, CA 95928-6702

🕒 Monday and Thursday nights from 6:30 pm

+15305182070 Website Directions

Morning Sun Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

181 E 9th Ave, Chico, CA 95926-2302

🕒 Mon 8:30 am

+15303425833 Website Directions

Seishindo Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1112 Mangrove Ave, Chico, CA 95926-3526

🕒 Tue: 6:00pm

+15303457112 Website Directions

Seth Weil Martial Arts and Bootcamp Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2555 Zanella Way, Chico, CA 95928-7169

+15306242663 Website Directions

Standalone MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

848 W 9th St, Chico, CA 95928-6402

+15308938392 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.