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Kids Martial Arts Classes in South Bend, IN

4 of the 10 martial arts schools we list in South Bend 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.

Gracie Jiu Jitsu South Bend Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

2050 E Ireland Rd, South Bend, IN 46614-2909

+15743835129 Website Directions

South Bend Judo Club Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1320 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN 46615-3919

+15743877263 Website Directions

Star Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1290 E Ireland Rd, South Bend, IN 46614-3461

🕒 04:30 pm - 09:00 pm

+15749445425 Website Directions

Suibukan of Indiana Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

3612 E Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN 46615

+15742882258 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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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.