Kids Martial Arts Classes in Glendale, CA

6 of the 25 martial arts schools we list in Glendale 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.

Animus Grappling Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

3515 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA 91208-1288

+18188585817 Website Directions

Fred Villari’s Studios of Self Defense Karate Kung Fu Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

3601 Ocean View Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208-1271

+18189577544 Website Directions

Gracie Barra Glendale Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

406 E Colorado St, Glendale, CA 91205-1605

+18187405466 Website Directions

KD MMA Montrose Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2131 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA 91020-1628

+17472315550 Website Directions

Legacy Glendale Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

705 S Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91204-2109

+18183950739 Website Directions

Tanto Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

2335 Honolulu Ave, Glendale, CA 91020-2057

+18184820243 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.