Kids Martial Arts Classes in Springfield, IL

4 of the 17 martial arts schools we list in Springfield 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.

American Jujitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1615 W Jefferson St, Springfield, IL 62702-4772

+12175880170 Website Directions

Empowered Martial Arts Academies Kids classesBJJ / grappling

1929 W Iles Ave, Springfield, IL 62704

+12175466762 Website Directions

John Geystons Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grappling

1029 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62704

2176792688 Website Directions

Springfield Karate and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

761 S Durkin Dr, Springfield, IL 62704-1311

🕒 Monday & Wednesday 6 pm-6:45 pm

+12177268893 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.