Kids Martial Arts Classes in Santa Clara, CA

7 of the 19 martial arts schools we list in Santa Clara 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.

American Arnis Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

19 Washington St, Santa Clara, CA 95050

+14087580177 Website Directions

Ernie Reyes West Coast World Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2410 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051-3002

+14089841988 Website Directions

Kodenkan Jujitsu School Kids classesBJJ / grappling

969 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051-5002

+14082600237 Website Directions

Loopkicks Tricking Kids classesFree trial class

2790 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051-3007

+14087676222 Website Directions

Nakano Judo Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2072 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050-4063

+14088293854 Website Directions

Santa Clara Kenpo Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2000 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95050-5100

+14085051067 Website Directions

Triune Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense Kids classesBJJ / grappling

3194 De La Cruz Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054-2412

+19523932696 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.