Kids Martial Arts Classes in Merced, CA

6 of the 9 martial arts schools we list in Merced 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.

Cen Cal Karate Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1635 G St, Merced, CA 95340-5037

+12096171684 Website Directions

Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Merced Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

530 W Olive Ave, Merced, CA 95348-3140

+12098191274 Website Directions

Merced Academy of Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

1725 G St, Merced, CA 95340-5065

+12099470669 Website Directions

Merced Mixed Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

745 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340-4613

🕒 Mon 6am-8am, Tue 11am-1pm, Wed 6am-8am, Thu 11am-1pm, Fri 4:30pm-8pm, Sat 8am-11am, Sun 8am-9am

+12093840117 Website Directions

Rayford Shorin-Ryu Karate & Kobudo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1860 K St, Merced, CA 95340-4818

🕒 Mon, Wed, Friday 5:15 to 5:50 PM

+12096586955 Website Directions

Ultimo Submission Grappling Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1277 V St, Merced, CA 95341-5630

+12092333975 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.