Kids Martial Arts Classes in Fort Lauderdale, FL

8 of the 22 martial arts schools we list in Fort Lauderdale 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.

AP Training Center FL Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing

718 NW 6th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311-7332

+17542485986 Website Directions

Aikido Florida Aikikai Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

730 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-2733

+19545621093 Website Directions

Athlas Training Team Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

582 SW Flagler Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2836

+19546380860 Website Directions

Family Taekwondo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3342 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-5519

+17089356261 Directions

International Martial Arts Academy - South Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing

1445 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1709

+19549906563 Website Directions

Karate America - Ft. Lauderdale Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1153 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-1423

+19545675686 Website Directions

Moy Yee Hop Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) Kung Fu of Fort Lauderdale Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1215 NE 17th Ct, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

7729328282 Website Directions

Twiggs Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2747 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306-1604

+19543983958 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.