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Kids Martial Arts Classes in South Elgin, IL

3 of the 5 martial arts schools we list in South Elgin 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.

  1. National Karate and Martial Arts

    1272 W Spring St, South Elgin, IL 60177-3304

    Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:36:47 +0000

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. South Elgin Budokan Martial Arts

    959 N La Fox St, South Elgin, IL 60177-1217

    Mon 3:00p to 7:00p

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  3. Premier Martial Arts Fox Valley

    454 Redington Dr, South Elgin, IL 60177-2282

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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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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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.