Kids Martial Arts Classes in Whittier, CA

7 of the 22 martial arts schools we list in Whittier 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.

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Whittier Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

9150 Painter Ave, Whittier, CA 90602

🕒 Monday 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM · 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM

+15622092809 Website Directions

Aikido Ai of Southern California Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

6725 Comstock Ave, Whittier, CA 90601-4106

+15625005446 Website Directions

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Whittier Kids classesBJJ / grappling

6723 Comstock Ave, Whittier, CA 90601-4106

+15624555691 Website Directions

Kenpo 5.0 Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

10722 Beverly Blvd, Whittier, CA 90601-2000

🕒 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:24:42 +0000

+15624630400 Website Directions

Matadero Whittier Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

12612 Philadelphia St, Whittier, CA 90601-4023

+15625519880 Website Directions

Tai Crane Karate: Shorin Ryu Matsumura Seito Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

13201 Meyer Rd, Whittier, CA 90605

+15627580918 Website Directions

Tillis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

14208 Mulberry Dr, Whittier, CA 90604-1204

+15626312408 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.