Kids Martial Arts Classes in Joliet, IL

5 of the 12 martial arts schools we list in Joliet 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.

11th Dimension Athletics Inc Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing

210 E Cass St, Joliet, IL 60432-2813

🕒 mon 3pm

+18152121175 Website Directions

Castle Defensive Kids classes

1802 Wild Rose TR, Joliet, IL 60431-8868

🕒 mon, 02 oct 2017 00:22

+18152741959 Website Directions

Studio Garuda Martial Arts & Human Performance Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3585 Hennepin Dr, Joliet, IL 60431-9205

+18152078137 Website Directions

TM Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3480 Caton Farm Rd, Joliet, IL 60431-1012

+18152546141 Website Directions

Team Gladiador - Joliet Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

221 Springfield Ave, Joliet, IL 60435-7653

+18159950193 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.