Kids Martial Arts Classes in Sherman Oaks, CA

6 of the 13 martial arts schools we list in Sherman Oaks 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.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

14454 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423-2607

+18189811617 Website Directions

Capoeira Los Angeles Kids classes

4454 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

+18186795030 Website Directions

Dawn Barnes Karate Kids Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

13409 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423-3938

+18189062100 Website Directions

New Ground Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

4617 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-2916

+18185384989 Website Directions

SoCal Karate Kids Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4816 Fulton Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423-2504

🕒 Wednesdays @ 3:30PM and Saturdays @ 9AM & ...

+18052852752 Website Directions

Southern California Taekwondo Center Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

4454 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-2912

🕒 Monday - Wednesday - Friday: 8:30am - 8:30pm

+18189075744 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.