Kids Martial Arts Classes in National City, CA

5 of the 10 martial arts schools we list in National City 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.

Alliance Jiu Jitsu National City Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1041 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950

+16196499352 Website Directions

Gracie South Bay Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

340 W 26th St, National City, CA 91950-6649

+16194740944 Website Directions

LVL5 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

100 W 35th St, National City, CA 91950

+16199845855 Website Directions

National City Muay Thai Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3403 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA 91950-4140

+16199492742 Website Directions

One Legacy Training Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

820 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950-3512

+16192275177 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.

Also in National City

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools4

Kids Martial Arts Classes near National City

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.