Kids Martial Arts Classes in Aurora, IL

12 of the 24 martial arts schools we list in Aurora 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.

B1 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense Naperville Kids classesBJJ / grappling

4460 E New York St, Aurora, IL 60504-4128

+16306052656 Website Directions

Cho Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grappling

1674 N Randall Rd, Aurora, IL 60506-1036

+12627240035 Website Directions

Eagle Academy of Martial Arts Kids classes

4008 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504-4109

+16308255425 Website Directions

JKA WF Chicago Karate Institute Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

60 S Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505-3326

+18004133656 Website Directions

Levels Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

800 S Frontenac St, Aurora, IL 60504-3121

+17086633861 Website Directions

Midwest School of Isshinryu Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

850 N Commonwealth Ave, Aurora, IL 60506

🕒 8:00-9, 7-7:45

+16303849876 Website Directions

Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu & Grappling Kids classesBJJ / grappling

1050 Corporate Blvd, Aurora, IL 60505

+16303405752 Website Directions

Sundo Martial Arts Kids classes

2400 S Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60503-6400

+16304990009 Website Directions

The Defense Training Institute Kids classes

2116 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506-3533

+16302341631 Website Directions

Tyson's Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

984 N Lake St, Aurora, IL 60506-2516

+16303476351 Website Directions

Warden Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3450 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL 60504-3149

+16302361122 Website Directions

Yong-In Aurora Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

444 N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502-5400

🕒 9:00 am-2:30 pm, 3:30 pm-9:00 pm

+16303750502 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.