Kids Martial Arts Classes in Hamden, CT

5 of the 12 martial arts schools we list in Hamden 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.

Apex Krav Maga Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1125 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514-4734

+13232192792 Website Directions

Bashta's Martial Arts Kids classes

905 Shepard Ave, Hamden, CT 06514

(203) 248-2274 Website Directions

Hamden Ninja Academy Kids classes

850 Sherman Ave, Hamden, CT 06514-1147

+12036711345 Website Directions

Soulcraft Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1125 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514-4734

+12033905798 Website Directions

Ziwak's Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4133 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518-1429

🕒 5:30pm - 6:30pm

+12034949267 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.