Kids Martial Arts Classes in Bristol, CT

4 of the 6 martial arts schools we list in Bristol 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.

Ascension Athletics Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

99 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 06010-4226

+18603061726 Website Directions

Scorpion's Den Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

52 Race St, Bristol, CT 06010-4987

+19592261816 Website Directions

Valentin Karate Bristol Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

435 Broad St, Bristol, CT 06010-6639

+12035270126 Website Directions

Varasconi School Of Self Defense Branch Of Hamzy's Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

142 Main St, Bristol, CT 06010-6306

🕒 6:30PM-8:00PM

+18605848183 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.