Kids Martial Arts Classes in San Mateo, CA

9 of the 18 martial arts schools we list in San Mateo 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 Jiu Jitsu San Mateo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

910 S Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402-1801

+14152188848 Website Directions

Aikido By the Bay Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

811 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401-4205

+16502437328 Website Directions

All Stars Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1200 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403-3124

+16505744771 Website Directions

Core Taekwondo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

86 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401-4011

+16509187853 Website Directions

Eight Step Mantis Kung Fu & Taiji Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1150 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403

+16507300960 Website Directions

Golden State Taekwondo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

159 South Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402-2446

+16504583146 Website Directions

Marco Nascimento BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

1717 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402-3025

+16503152529 Website Directions

Oshiro Karate Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

743 Bermuda Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403-1401

+16505229649 Website Directions

Shaolin Cultural Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

20 41st Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403-5106

+16505749988 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.