Kids Martial Arts Classes in Kentucky
102 of the 312 martial arts schools we track in Kentucky 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. Full listings for every city are on the Kentucky page.
Louisville 15
Advantage Martial Arts Kids classes
2506 Plantside Dr, Louisville, KY 40299-2538
All Valley Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
10114 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272-3948
🕒 Mon-Fri 6pm-8pm, Sat 1pm-5pm, Sun 2pm-5pm
Bluegrass Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
5012 S Watterson Trl, Louisville, KY 40291-1731
CORE Combat Sports Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
13124 Eastpoint Park Blvd, Louisville, KY 40223-4163
Criterion Jiu Jitsu of Louisville Kids classesBJJ / grappling
2801 Cleveland Blvd, Louisville, KY 40206-1109
Hwang's Martial Arts Kids classes
2813 N Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40223
Kentucky Tae Kwon Do & Fitness Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6441 W Hwy 146, Louisville, KY 40241
Kung Fu of Louisville Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1860 Mellwood Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
🕒 mondays 7 pm - 8 pm
Louisville Combat Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
7908 Beulah Church Rd, Louisville, KY 40228-1743
Louisville Shaolin-Do Kung Fu & Tai Chi Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
6407 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40219
Old Louisville Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
1234 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40203-2906
Reality Krav Maga Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
509 Obyrne Ave, Louisville, KY 40223
Rough Hands BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
3048 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205-3020
Ryse Martial Arts-Jeffersontown Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
4622 Hendrik Dr, Louisville, KY 40299
Twyman Taekwondo Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
11859 Commonwealth Dr, Louisville, KY 40299-2310
Lexington 10
AKF Lexington Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMMA
4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd Ste 130, Lexington, KY 40513
Dr. Kim's World Taekwondo Academy and Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
3601 Palomar Centre Dr, Lexington, KY 40513-1153
Eagle Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
3146 Mapleleaf Dr, Lexington, KY 40509-1258
Karate For Kids Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
501 Darby Creek Rd, Lexington, KY 40509-1604
Kentucky Shudokan Karate-Do Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1139 Tanbark Rd, Lexington, KY 40515-1819
Lexington Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
949 National Ave, Lexington, KY 40502-1488
🕒 Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 9am-11am
Martial Arts USA Kids classes
260 Meijer Way, Lexington, KY 40503-3370
Ninja Athletics Kids classes
182 Turner Commons Way, Lexington, KY 40508-8305
Premier Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
2160 Sir Barton Way, Lexington, KY 40509-2218
Sin The Karate School Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
282 Gold Rush Rd, Lexington, KY 40503-2905
Bowling Green 4
Bowling Green Kentucky Judo Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
225 E 3rd Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Jeramy Black's TaeKwonDo Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
1107 Shive Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42103-8032
Marty Eubanks World Champion Karate Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1333 Magnolia St, Bowling Green, KY 42104-3017
Sentou Dojo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
9222 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101-8700
Florence 4
Invictus Martial Arts ATA Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
7500 Oakbrook Dr, Florence, KY 41042-4252
SOS Gym Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
26 Spiral Dr, Florence, KY 41042-1300
The Master's Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
8410 US Highway 42, Florence, KY 41042-9627
Triple Crown MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
8335 Dixie Hwy, Florence, KY 41042-3231
Berea 3
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Berea Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
76, 104 N Dogwood Dr, Berea, KY 40403-9504
Hurricane Mixed Martial Arts, After School & Summer Camp - Berea Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
124 Mini Mall Dr, Berea, KY 40403
Rockcastle Shaolin Do - Berea Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
206 Chestnut St, Berea, KY 40403-1981
Erlanger 3
Gary Williams' Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
3145 Dixie Hwy, Erlanger, KY 41018-4025
Northern Kentucky Shaolin-Do Kung Fu and Tai Chi Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
3405 Baker St, Erlanger, KY 41018-1401
SOS Son Of Siam Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
600 Rodeo Dr Ste 512, Erlanger, KY 41018
Paducah 3
Chapman Modern Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1527 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Paducah, KY 42001
Jon's Martial Arts Academy Kids classes
2517 Bridge St, Paducah, KY 42003
XLR8 Martial Arts Kids classes
451 Jordan Dr, Paducah, KY 42001-6520
Richmond 3
Action Martial Arts and Karate For Kids Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
2130 Lexington Rd, Richmond, KY 40475-7923
🕒 mon-fri 3-9 pm
Gin Ryu Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
415 Leighway Dr, Richmond, KY 40475-2442
Richmond School of Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
968 Commercial Dr, Richmond, KY 40475-3402
Ashland 2
Aikido of Ashland, KY Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
5405 Roberts Dr, Ashland, KY 41102
Phil Clark's Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
601 28th St, Ashland, KY 41101-3001
Benton 2
Grapple & Grace Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
1107 Poplar St, Benton, KY 42025-1563
Karate Elite Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1290 US Highway 68 E, Benton, KY 42025-7023
Crestwood 2
Kentucky Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6441 Lagrange Rd, Crestwood, KY 40014-9449
Of The Void Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6001 Pleasant Colony Ct, Crestwood, KY 40014-7618
Elizabethtown 2
E-town Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1506 Ring Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 42701-7984
Sheroan's Tae Kwon Do Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
1111 N Dixie Ave, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Frankfort 2
Frankfort Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
699 Isaac Shelby Cir W, Frankfort, KY 40601-6637
Valhalla AJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
207 Eastwood Shopping Ctr, Frankfort, KY 40601-3209
Independence 2
Dominach's Taekwondo Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2148 Declaration Dr, Independence, KY 41051-7034
Martial Arts America Independe Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
9590 Apple Valley Dr, Independence, KY 41051
London 2
London Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grappling
100 Bacho Way, London, KY 40741
United Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classMMA
813 S Main St, London, KY 40741-1995
Ludlow 2
Jin Judo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
869 Oak St, Ludlow, KY 41016
NKY Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
869 Oak St, Ludlow, KY 41016-1389
Mt Washington 2
Bullitt County Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial class
9540 Highway 44 E, Mt Washington, KY 40047-7370
Pinnacle Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
138 Eastbrook Court\nSuite 105, Mt Washington, KY 40047
🕒 Mon-Fri 11:45am-1:30pm, Sat 8am-1pm
Nicholasville 2
Reaction MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
150 Zoe Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356
🕒 mon 8 am - 10 pm
Wildcat Martial Arts Kids classes
976 N Main St, Nicholasville, KY 40356-2308
Owensboro 2
Budo Traditional Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2753 Veach Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303-6250
Master Jones Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
1020 Halifax Dr, Owensboro, KY 42301-6991
🕒 monday 01:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Walton 2
Go Do Ryu Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
67 N Main St, Walton, KY 41094
Karate Club of Northern Kentucky Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1296 Maher Rd, Walton, KY 41094-8770
Winchester 2
Fifth Element Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
16 N Main St, Winchester, KY 40391-2606
Winchester ATA Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
180 Pedro Way, Winchester, KY 40391
Brandenburg 1
Toshi Dojo Judo Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1198 High St, Brandenburg, KY 40108
Buckner 1
Oldham County Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
4769 Fox Run Rd, Buckner, KY 40010
Burlington 1
Tora Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
5985 Carlton Dr, Burlington, KY 41005-7839
Calvert City 1
Transform Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
858 E 5th Ave, Calvert City, KY 42029-7502
Central City 1
Muhlenberg County Tae Kwon Do Studio Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
299 N 1st St, Central City, KY 42330-1201
Combs 1
Chain Reaction Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
641 W Ky Highway 80, Combs, KY 41729-9023
Covington 1
Legacy Taekwondo of NKY Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
4147 Madison Pike, Covington, KY 41017-9596
Crestview Hills 1
Arnold Martial Arts Kids classesMMA
721 Centre View Blvd, Crestview Hills, KY 41017
Danville 1
Danville Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
135 E Main St, Danville, KY 40422-1662
Georgetown 1
Georgetown Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
172 Southgate Dr, Georgetown, KY 40324-8807
Glasgow 1
13 Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
105 Samson St, Glasgow, KY 42141-1721
Hazard 1
Hebron 1
Ichiban Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
2987 N Bend Rd, Hebron, KY 41048-9519
Henderson 1
Mayhem MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1014 N Green St, Henderson, KY 42420-2754
Highland Heights 1
Hillview 1
Taekwondo Louisville Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
Hillview, KY
Jeffersontown 1
Hwang's Martial Arts Kids classes
2931 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Jeffersontown, KY 40220-4128
La Grange 1
Oldham County Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
4217 KY-146, La Grange, KY 40031
Leitchfield 1
King's Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
314 J & D Ln, Leitchfield, KY 42754
Maysville 1
Life's Ultimate Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial class
293 E Martin Luther King Dr, Maysville, KY 41056-9334
Middletown 1
Mission Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
12224 Aiken Rd, Middletown, KY 40223-4917
Mt Vernon 1
Rockcastle Shaolin Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
175 E Main St, Mt Vernon, KY 40456
Muldraugh 1
Travis Martial Arts Studio Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
708 S Dixie Hwy, Muldraugh, KY 40155-1200
Newport 1
Summit Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
335 Cross Roads Blvd, Newport, KY 41076-2194
Radcliff 1
Victory Martial Arts of Radcliff Kids classes
2390 S Dixie Blvd, Radcliff, KY 40160-1039
🕒 friday 9:00 - 5:00pm
Shelbyville 1
Myatt Martial Arts LLC Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
165 Alpine Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065
Shepherdsville 1
Shaolin Kempo School of Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
264 Hester St, Shepherdsville, KY 40165-6024
+15029210193 Website All Shepherdsville martial arts schools
Somerset 1
Insight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
4360 S Highway 27, Somerset, KY 42501
St Matthews 1
St. Matthews Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
4160 Westport Rd, St Matthews, KY 40207-2746
Taylorsville 1
SKSMA Karate Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
57 W Main St, Taylorsville, KY 40071
Versailles 1
NexJen BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
197 Frankfort St, Versailles, KY 40383-1296
Also in Kentucky
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools78
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools125
- MMA Gyms38
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training13
Good to know about kids martial arts classes
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.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.