Kids Martial Arts Classes in Lexington, KY

10 of the 25 martial arts schools we list in Lexington 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.

AKF Lexington Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMMA

4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd Ste 130, Lexington, KY 40513

8594740504 Website Directions

Dr. Kim's World Taekwondo Academy and Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3601 Palomar Centre Dr, Lexington, KY 40513-1153

+18592960088 Website Directions

Eagle Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3146 Mapleleaf Dr, Lexington, KY 40509-1258

+18592630033 Website Directions

Karate For Kids Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

501 Darby Creek Rd, Lexington, KY 40509-1604

+18596940598 Website Directions

Kentucky Shudokan Karate-Do Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1139 Tanbark Rd, Lexington, KY 40515-1819

+18592298655 Website Directions

Lexington Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

949 National Ave, Lexington, KY 40502-1488

🕒 Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 9am-11am

+18595233383 Website Directions

Martial Arts USA Kids classes

260 Meijer Way, Lexington, KY 40503-3370

+18592240060 Website Directions

Ninja Athletics Kids classes

182 Turner Commons Way, Lexington, KY 40508-8305

+18597970410 Website Directions

Premier Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2160 Sir Barton Way, Lexington, KY 40509-2218

+18597853700 Website Directions

Sin The Karate School Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

282 Gold Rush Rd, Lexington, KY 40503-2905

+18592752148 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.