Kids Martial Arts Classes in Chicago, IL
19 of the 224 martial arts schools we list in Chicago 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.
5-Rings Martial Arts Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
10436 S Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60628
606 Karate & Self-Defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
5307 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615-5728
🕒 12:00 pm-1:00 pm, 7:30 pm-8:00 pm
Asiatic Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
8342 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
BJJ X Yoga Studio Kids classesBJJ / grappling
3700 S Iron St, Chicago, IL 60609-2118
Baker's Dojo of Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
356 E 109th St, Chicago, IL 60628
Bel Air Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2657 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-6862
Bender Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
5547 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640-1125
Benjilany Striking Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3759 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613-3571
Body Shot Boxing Club Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
600 W Cermak Rd 2nd Fl, Chicago, IL 60616
Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
508 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60612-1506
Team Fumaca Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
1617 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-5507
Thousand Waves Martial Arts and Self-Defense Center Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
1220 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-3290
UFC Gym Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
3215 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
Uflacker Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
5527 S Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Vianna Brothers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grappling
2128 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
🕒 10am - 10:45am
Victory MMA Midway Gyms Chicago-Midway Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
5101 S Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL 60632-4205
🕒 10:00 pm tuesday 4:00 – 10:00 pm
Warrior Institute of Chicago Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1841 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643-1103
White Tiger Martial Arts Chicago Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
1363 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy Chicago Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
5501 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641-1300
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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.