Kids Martial Arts Classes in Irvine, CA

16 of the 44 martial arts schools we list in Irvine 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.

Bushido Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

7 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618-4209

+19495817228 Website Directions

Butokuden Martial Arts Training Center Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1581 Browning, Irvine, CA 92606-4806

+19497568880 Website Directions

Elite Fitness Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

6254 Irvine Blvd, Irvine, CA 92620

(949) 387-9888 Website Directions

Empire Training Grounds Irvine Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

5520 Trabuco Rd, Irvine, CA 92620-5700

+17148758364 Website Directions

Gracie Barra Headquarters - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

14988 Sand Canyon Ave 1, Irvine, CA 92618

9495516582 Website Directions

IL-DO Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

14220 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604-0311

+19495511800 Website Directions

Ikazuchi Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

17777 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614-4795

+19495090001 Website Directions

Krav Maga of Orange County Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

17751 Sky Park Cir, Irvine, CA 92614-6115

+19493330736 Website Directions

Kyokushin Karate OC Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

17811 Skypark Cir, Irvine, CA 92614-6109

+19495294100 Website Directions

NME Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing

17775 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614-4763

+19493501530 Website Directions

OC Family Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

15435 Jeffrey Rd, Irvine, CA 92618-4104

+19495523602 Website Directions

OKA Kickboxing Club Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing

17961 Skypark Cir, Irvine, CA 92614

+19493164762 Website Directions

Regulus Irvine Taekwondo Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1150 Roosevelt, Irvine, CA 92620-3673

🕒 mon-thu: 1:30 pm - 8:00 pm

+19499662007 Website Directions

Tajik Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

4250 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604-1730

+19493502735 Website Directions

UCI Taekwondo Rec Class $40/quarter Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

670 California Ave, Irvine, CA 92617-5156

+17148908000 Website Directions

United Studios of Self Defense Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

5405 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604-3717

+19495518660 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.