Kids Martial Arts Classes in Newark, DE

8 of the 18 martial arts schools we list in Newark 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.

Aikido Delaware Aikikai Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

667 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE 19713

+13023692454 Website Directions

American Karate Studios Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1150 Capitol Trl, Newark, DE 19711

+13027379500 Website Directions

Dauntless Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

13 Prestbury Sq, Newark, DE 19713-2608

+13027433115 Website Directions

Delaware Dragon Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

106 Louviers Ln, Newark, DE 19711-4163

🕒 Mon 5:30pm-9pm, Tue 5:30pm-9pm, Thu 5:30pm-9pm, Wed 5:30pm-7pm, Fri 6am-6:30am, Sat 9am-1:30pm, Mon 6am-6:30am

+13024538575 Website Directions

Elite Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

280 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711-7298

+13027389988 Website Directions

MVJ Athletic Training Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

705 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE 19713-3413

+13028616350 Website Directions

Newark Kenpo Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

120 Peoples Plaza, Newark, DE 19702

+13028361557 Website Directions

Shoshin Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

243 S Main St, Newark, DE 19711-4564

+13023699300 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.