Kids Martial Arts Classes in East Hartford, CT

3 of the 4 martial arts schools we list in East Hartford 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.

Atwater Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing

1301 Forbes St, East Hartford, CT 06118

🕒 6pm - 9:30pm

+18604329945 Website Directions

Thornton Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

701 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06108-3126

🕒 Saturdays at 10AM

+18602891662 Website Directions

United Tae Kwon Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

669 Burnside Ave, East Hartford, CT 06108

(860) 289-8008 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.

Kids Martial Arts Classes near East Hartford

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.