Kids Martial Arts Classes in Santa Monica, CA

9 of the 23 martial arts schools we list in Santa Monica 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.

CJJF SANTA MONICA, CA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

320 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

+17148721604 Website Directions

Champion’s Sōl Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

316 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405-1108

Website Directions

King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2110 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

+13108288818 Website Directions

Longevity Martial Arts Centers Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1606 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

+13103945188 Website Directions

Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

604 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

(310) 555-1212 Website Directions

MuDo Integrated Martial Art Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

1828 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404-4506

+13109805790 Website Directions

Santa Monica Striking Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing

316 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405-1108

+12135076163 Website Directions

Street Sports Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

3011 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

+13103965287 Website Directions

Waza Project Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

1335 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401-1362

+14244164569 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.