Kids Martial Arts Classes in Buffalo Grove, IL

4 of the 6 martial arts schools we list in Buffalo Grove 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.

Ballistic Budo Club Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1148 W Lake Cook Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-1979

+12243600728 Website Directions

Brazilian Black Belt Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

790 S Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-3708

+16304922152 Directions

Chang's Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1002 Weiland Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-7000

🕒 11:00 AM-09:00 PM, 09:00 AM-03:00 PM

+18475206201 Website Directions

Mikhail Kogan Self-Defense and Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1549 Barclay Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-4518

+18478774711 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.