Kids Martial Arts Classes in Santa Barbara, CA

12 of the 25 martial arts schools we list in Santa Barbara 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.

Academy Koei Kan Karate Do Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1427 San Andres St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 564-1006 Website Directions

Aikido of Santa Barbara Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

121 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3303

+18059624741 Website Directions

Coastal Self Defense Academy Kids classes

339 N Kellogg Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-1651

+18052529099 Website Directions

Enso MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

318 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

+18056791656 Website Directions

Gracie Barra Santa Barbara Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

716 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

+18054560803 Website Directions

Koei Kan Karate-Santa Barbara Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1427 San Andres St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

+18056893540 Website Directions

Lau Kune Do Santa Barbara Temple of Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

122 W Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2898

+18054521446 Website Directions

Paragon Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

617 N Salsipuedes St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3001

+18057301927 Website Directions

Pu’u Muay Thai Santa Barbara Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1107 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

+18056653311 Website Directions

Santa Barbara Dojo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

122 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2314

🕒 Mon-Thu 6am-8pm, Fri 6am-6pm, Sat 7am-12pm

+18059636233 Website Directions

United Studios of Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3971 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3113

+18056966820 Website Directions

Valhalla Martial Arts Kickboxing and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1113 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

🕒 Mon-Thu 8:30am-8:30pm, Fri 8:30am-7pm, Sat 9am-2pm

(805) 687-1514 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.