Kids Martial Arts Classes in Palatine, IL

6 of the 10 martial arts schools we list in Palatine 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.

IN TKD Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

297 N Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067-5326

+18479210658 Website Directions

Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

327 N Eric Dr, Palatine, IL 60067-2510

+18473590666 Website Directions

JP Wood Martial Arts America Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

249 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067-8114

+18477058714 Website Directions

JSM Youth Athletic Fitness Training Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

709 S Vermont St, Palatine, IL 60067-7138

+18479871708 Website Directions

Soaring Eagle Kung Fu Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

291 N Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067-5326

🕒 sun noon - 4:00 pm

+17735563728 Website Directions

W Kim Tae Kwon Do (Main school) - Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

724 W Euclid Ave, Palatine, IL 60067

+18479917727 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.