Kids Martial Arts Classes in Urbandale, IA

5 of the 8 martial arts schools we list in Urbandale 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.

Des Moines Judo & Sambo Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

2625 86th St, Urbandale, IA 50322-4337

+15159792286 Website Directions

Farrell's Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3843 121st St, Urbandale, IA 50323-2420

+15152550095 Website Directions

Nakata Dojo Traditional Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3942 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322-7922

🕒 Monday through Thursday 7:30 pm

+15155058241 Website Directions

No Coast BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

8104 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322-2474

+15158229425 Website Directions

RoundKick Gym Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing

4421 112th St, Urbandale, IA 50322-2086

🕒 Tuesday, August 11, 2026 11:30am-6:30pm

+15152765254 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.