Kids Martial Arts Classes in Costa Mesa, CA

19 of the 29 martial arts schools we list in Costa Mesa 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.

10th Planet Costa Mesa Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1515 W MacArthur Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1414

+17143219635 Website Directions

Aikido Federation-California Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1360 Logan Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

+17145576372 Website Directions

Art of Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

411 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3267

+19496451679 Website Directions

Beach Cities Krav Maga Kids classesFree trial classMMA

281 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

(949) 645-5728 Website Directions

Bob White Kenpo Karate Studio Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1125 Victoria St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3993

+17143818688 Website Directions

Boran Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

1548 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-3816

+17147517505 Website Directions

Bunasawa-Kai Judo & Jukkendo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

254 Victoria St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

+19496451674 Website Directions

California Shitokai Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

2263 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-1672

+17147876134 Website Directions

Classic Fight Team Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1515 W MacArthur Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1414

+17146551201 Website Directions

Costa Mesa Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1870 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2873

+19495561178 Website Directions

Costa Mesa Kendo Dojo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

254 Victoria St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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Gigakick Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1510 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3715

🕒 Mon 9am-9pm, Tue 9am-9pm, Wed 9am-9pm, Thu 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-2pm

+19499197197 Website Directions

Lau Kune Do Kung Fu and Tai Chi Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

670 W 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3663

+19492090014 Website Directions

Orange County TaeKwonDo Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1525 Mesa Verde Dr E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-5200

+17149796400 Website Directions

Praia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1125 Victoria St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3993

+19492876808 Directions

Senshi Judo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2650 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-5537

+19492290563 Website Directions

Triunfo Jiu Jitsu & MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

375 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

(949) 614-3833 Website Directions

United Studios Of Self Defense Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2675 Irvine Ave Ste G, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

(949) 722-7432 Website Directions

United Studios of Self Defense - Costa Mesa Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

2075 Newport Blvd Suite 112-113, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

(714) 641-1745 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.