Kids Martial Arts Classes in Des Moines, IA

10 of the 23 martial arts schools we list in Des Moines 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.

Aiki Spirit-Iowa Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2017 Southlawn Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315-4900

🕒 Sat 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Website Directions

Bishops Elite Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2706 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310-3990

+15158580455 Website Directions

Des Moines Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

617 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

+15153714170 Website Directions

Iowa Martial Arts and Wellness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2580 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321-1125

+15156641900 Website Directions

Karate Do Shito Kai Des Moines Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1916

🕒 Monday through Thursday 7:30 pm

+15153286465 Website Directions

Pinnacle Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

340 Wright Rd. Suite G, Des Moines, IA 50316

🕒 Thursday from 5:30-6:30 PM

+15158500096 Directions

Renzo Gracie Academy Des Moines Kids classesBJJ / grappling

4711 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-3301

+15155054259 Website Directions

TBA Classic - Muay Thai World Expo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

6111 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321

(515) 776-9838 Website Directions

Talon Muay Thai Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

601 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4528

🕒 MONDAY 6:00 - 7:25 pm

+15152502357 Website Directions

Traditional Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4105 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317-8960

🕒 Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00 - 5:45 pm

+15153437746 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.