Kids Martial Arts Classes in Santa Cruz, CA

8 of the 22 martial arts schools we list in Santa Cruz 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.

Aikido of Santa Cruz Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

306 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3719

+18314238326 Website Directions

Garth Taylor Jiu-Jitsu and Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

403 Swift St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5862

+18316212339 Website Directions

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Santa Cruz Kids classesBJJ / grappling

1345 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2931

+18316337141 Website Directions

Laird's Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

175 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3967

+18314598901 Website Directions

Minorsan Self-Defense & Fitness Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing

1320 Mission St, Ste 1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 458-0900 Website Directions

Pathways Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2724 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1433

+18313252930 Website Directions

Sandro Batata BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

1703 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4763

+14083778255 Website Directions

Santa Cruz Capoeira Kids classes

207 McPherson St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5863

🕒 MON & WED 5-6PM

+18313251769 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.