Kids Martial Arts Classes in Louisiana
130 of the 372 martial arts schools we track in Louisiana 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 Louisiana page.
Baton Rouge 8
American Karate Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
5765 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817-3008
Bayou Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
9681 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70815-5506
Glory Martial Art Kids classes
14969 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816-1242
Inspired Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
7353 Highland Rd Ste A, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
JM Modern Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
14141 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Joel Neely's Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Academy Kids classes
14160 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817-1313
Kimm's Institute of Self-Defense Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
4816 Jamestown Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-3224
NexGen Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
7353 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-6641
New Orleans 7
Church's Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
4716 Paris Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122-2553
Forever Driven Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
225 W Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124-1302
NOLABJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
4521 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115-1542
New Orleans Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
4521 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115-1542
New Orleans Shaolin Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
3921 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117-5453
Ronin Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
10820 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70123-1814
Shaolin Institute Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1995 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119-1700
Denham Springs 6
Davila Self Defense Kids classesFree trial class
30372 Eden Church Rd, Denham Springs, LA 70726-7747
+12253691995 Website All Denham Springs martial arts schools
Denham Springs ATA Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
419 S Range Ave, Denham Springs, LA 70726-3900
+12256653301 Website All Denham Springs martial arts schools
Excelsior Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
730 S Range Ave, Denham Springs, LA 70726-4401
+12252878545 Website All Denham Springs martial arts schools
Ho Shin Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
7755 Magnolia Beach Rd, Denham Springs, LA 70726
+12252239563 Website All Denham Springs martial arts schools
Wall To Wall Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
34972 Old La Hwy 16, Denham Springs, LA 70706
🕒 Mon/Wed 6pm-8pm, Tue/Thurs 5:30pm-8pm, Sat 8:
+12255731664 Website All Denham Springs martial arts schools
Watson Kajun Martial Arts LLC Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
33716 LA Highway 16, Denham Springs, LA 70706
Lafayette 6
Acadiana Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1921 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508-6182
Be Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
113 Clinton St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Blue Tiger Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
500 Girard Park Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503-2623
Grapple House Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1117 Hugh Wallis Rd S, Lafayette, LA 70508
Headkicks Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
6716 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503-6202
Lafayette Karate Club Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
411 W Bluebird Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508-6942
Mandeville 6
Art Monroe's TigerRock Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
330 Dalwill Dr, Mandeville, LA 70471-3364
JFK Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
2201 11th St, Mandeville, LA 70471-1830
Jissen Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
23052 Highway 1088, Mandeville, LA 70448-8410
Just 4 Kicks Mandeville Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2201 11th St, Mandeville, LA 70471-1830
Northshore Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
4011 LA-59 a, Mandeville, LA 70471
Vida Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
179 Dalwill Dr, Mandeville, LA 70471-5314
Covington 5
Convergent Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
1958 N Highway 190, Covington, LA 70433-5285
Gracie United Covington Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
100 S Tyler St, Covington, LA 70433-3050
JFK Martial Arts Covington Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
5217 Pinnacle Pkwy, Covington, LA 70433
Krav Maga Institute of Covington Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
201 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433
The Dojo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
201 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433
Metairie 5
Bayou Fighting Championship MMA and Kick Boxing Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
4204 Newton St, Metairie, LA 70001-3527
Gracie United Metairie - Team Jucao South Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003-3909
Louisiana Karate Association Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
706 Phosphor Ave, Metairie, LA 70005-2746
New State Fitness / NOLABJJ Metairie Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
4415 N Interstate 10 Service Rd W, Metairie, LA 70006
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1813 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005-2637
Shreveport 5
Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu of Shreveport Kids classesBJJ / grappling
2539 E 70th St, Shreveport, LA 71105
Karate USA Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6105 Youree Dr, Shreveport, LA 71105-4400
Shreveport Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
1618 Marshall St, Shreveport, LA 71101-4138
The Ranch Martial Arts - Jiu Jitsu & Boxing Private Lessons and Classes Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
9984 Wallace Lake Rd, Shreveport, LA 71106
Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Shreveport Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
1409 E 70th St, Shreveport, LA 71105-4932
Thibodaux 5
Next Generation Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
401 Talbot Ave, Thibodaux, LA 70301-4438
🕒 Mon & Wed · 4:30 PM
Next Generation Taekwondo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1100 Canal Blvd, Thibodaux, LA 70301-4534
🕒 Mon & Wed · 4:30 PM
Thibodaux TaeKwonDo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
151 Peltier Park Dr, Thibodaux, LA 70301
🕒 Tuesday & Thursday : 6pm - 8pm
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Kids classes
1633 Saint Mary St, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Thibodaux Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
319 N Canal Blvd, Thibodaux, LA 70301-2912
Bossier City 4
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Shreveport Bossier City Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
1701 Old Minden Rd, Bossier City, LA 71111-4800
Louisiana Black Belt Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
4345 Marlena St, Bossier City, LA 71111-7503
Master Irvin's House Of Discipline Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
5000 Benton Rd, Bossier City, LA 71111
Pak's Karate Louisiana - Bossier Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
5302 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71112
Gonzales 4
Casillas Bjj Kids classesBJJ / grappling
426 N Burnside Ave, Gonzales, LA 70737-2828
Gracie United - Team Jucao Ascension Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
14296 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, LA 70737-6611
Kajun Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
38011 Louisiana 621, Suite B, Gonzales, LA 70737
S.I.C.A. MMA and Krav Maga Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1452 N Airline Hwy, Gonzales, LA 70737-2431
Kenner 4
Joong Do Ryu NOLA Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
3212 Georgia Ave, Kenner, LA 70065-4517
The Dojang New Orleans Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1920 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062-6232
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2401 Veterans Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062-4716
🕒 Mon 2pm-8pm, Tue 2pm-8pm, Wed 2pm-8pm, Thu 2pm-8pm, Fri 2pm-6:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm, Sun 12am-12am
World Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1111 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062-6711
Lake Charles 4
Gracie Barra Lake Charles Kids classesBJJ / grappling
310 W McNeese St, Lake Charles, LA 70605-5604
Gracie Barra Moss Bluff Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1355 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70611-5470
Master Choi Tae Kwon Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1415 E Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70601-8855
Master Choi Tae Kwon Do Institute Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
154 School St, Lake Charles, LA 70611-5645
Slidell 4
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Slidell - Pedro Sauer Team Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
39510 Highway 190 E, Slidell, LA 70461-2338
Premier Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
616 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458-1648
Premier Taekwondo Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1346 Lindberg Dr, Slidell, LA 70458-8081
🕒 Monday : 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Raposo BJJ Academy Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1000 Caruso Blvd, Slidell, LA 70461-3511
Belle Chasse 3
Belle Chasse Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
606 Goodnews Ave, Belle Chasse, LA 70037-2411
🕒 Mon 6pm, Wed 6pm, Sat 11am
Hayashi Sports Clinic Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
606 Goodnews Ave, Belle Chasse, LA 70037-2411
New Orleans Karate Club Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
8611 LA-23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037-2503
Gretna 3
Crescent City Ninja Academy Kids classes
1539 Lafayette St, Gretna, LA 70053-5714
NOLA BJJ West Bank Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
31 5th St, Gretna, LA 70053
Tiger-Rock Westbank Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
113 Lapalco Blvd, Gretna, LA 70056-7100
Houma 3
Blacklist Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
5756 W Main St, Houma, LA 70360-1745
Extreme Mix Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1221 Grand Caillou Rd, Houma, LA 70363-5556
Momentum Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
407 N Hollywood Rd, Houma, LA 70364-2969
Monroe 3
Jason Wegener's Tiger Rock Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2259 Louisville Ave, Monroe, LA 71201-6124
🕒 Mon 4pm-8:30pm, Tue 4pm-8:30pm, Wed 4pm-8:30pm, Thu 4pm-8:30pm, Fri 4pm-8:30pm, Sat 9am-12pm, Sun 12am-12am
Matt Fields Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
4150 Old Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA 71203-2618
Pinnacle Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
2901 Desoto St, Monroe, LA 71201
Pineville 3
Gracie United - Team Jucao Red River Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
3800 Monroe Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360-3907
Legendary Kung Fu & Tai Chi Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
2850 Highway 28 E, Pineville, LA 71360-5787
Pine Forest Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
5129 LA-28, Pineville, LA 71360
Youngsville 3
Acadiana Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
814 Fortune Rd, Youngsville, LA 70592
Gladiators Academy of Youngsville Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
930 Fortune Rd, Youngsville, LA 70592-6795
Gracie jiu jitsu Youngsville Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
501 Church St, Youngsville, LA 70592-5963
Alexandria 2
American Kung Fu Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
88 MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303-3674
Genesis Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1707 Metro Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301-3380
Chalmette 2
Forever Driven Martial Arts Chalmette Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2620 Delille St, Chalmette, LA 70043-3002
Gracie United - Team Jucao Chalmette Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1720 E Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043-5671
Marksville 2
Gracie United - Team Jucao Avoyelles Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
207 N Main St, Marksville, LA 71351
Lightning Tigers Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
242 E Mark St, Marksville, LA 71351-2416
Meraux 2
JFK Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
3132 E Judge Perez Dr, Meraux, LA 70075-2593
Just 4 Kicks Chalmette Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
3132 E Judge Perez Dr, Meraux, LA 70075-2593
Prairieville 2
Kajun Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
36546 Mission St, Prairieville, LA 70769-3192
Tiger Martial Arts LLC Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
37438 La Highway 621, Prairieville, LA 70769-4415
Scott 2
Acadiana Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
5505 Cameron St, Scott, LA 70583-5201
🕒 Mon 9am-8pm, Tue 9am-8pm, Wed 9am-8pm, Thu 9am-8pm, Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 10am-12pm, Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 10am-12
Gladiators Academy of Lafayette Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
101 North Bud Street, Scott, LA 70583
Zachary 2
Excelsior Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
20377 Old Scenic Hwy, Zachary, LA 70791-7366
Zachary Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
2060 Church St, Zachary, LA 70791-2781
Arnaudville 1
Patrick's School of Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1595 Courtableau St, Arnaudville, LA 70512-3213
Benton 1
Ark-La-Tex Karate Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
185 Dalrymple Rd, Benton, LA 71006
Broussard 1
Louisiana Judo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
222 Burgess Dr, Broussard, LA 70518-3323
🕒 Mon-Fri 1pm-8pm, Sun 3pm-8pm
Brusly 1
Empire MMA and Self-defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
400 W St Francis St, Brusly, LA 70719-2283
Carencro 1
Master Daigle's Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
3545 NW Evangeline Thruway, Carencro, LA 70520
Cut Off 1
Team Jucao Bayou Lafourche Kids classesBJJ / grappling
16245 E Main St, Cut Off, LA 70345-3805
DeRidder 1
Kwons Tae Kwon DO Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
905 E 1st St, DeRidder, LA 70634-4213
Eunice 1
Genesis Martial Arts South, LLC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1400 W Laurel Ave, Eunice, LA 70535
Franklinton 1
Gracie United Franklinton Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
976 Mott St, Franklinton, LA 70438
Hammond 1
Gracie United Hammond/Ponchatoula Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
117 S Cate St, Hammond, LA 70401
Haughton 1
Pak's Karate Louisiana Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1040 Bellevue Rd, Haughton, LA 71037-8000
Jonesville 1
Gracie United-Team Jucao Jonesville Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
1112 1st St, Jonesville, LA 71343
Laplace 1
Gracie United - Team Jucao Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
1720 Carrollwood Dr, Laplace, LA 70068-2538
Luling 1
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts River Parish Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
12439 US-90, Luling, LA 70070-2056
Many 1
Gracie United - Team Jucao Many Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
555 San Antonio Ave, Many, LA 71449-3016
Marrero 1
Blanco Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1660 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072-4310
Minden 1
Clyde Stanley's Karate & Self-Defense Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
702 Main St, Minden, LA 71055-3329
New Iberia 1
New Iberia Karate Institute Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
224 Center St, New Iberia, LA 70560-3751
Opelousas 1
TaeKwonDo Plus Tiger Rock Martial Art Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
811 Creswell Ln, Opelousas, LA 70570-5881
Ponchatoula 1
Gracie United Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1675 Hwy 51, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Ruston 1
Triad Martial Arts Academy of Ruston Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
2321 S Vienna St, Ruston, LA 71270-9051
Sulphur 1
Olympic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
301 S Huntington St, Sulphur, LA 70663-3335
Ville Platte 1
Inner Game Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
1233 W Lasalle St, Ville Platte, LA 70586-2919
Walker 1
Gracie United Walker Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
28050 Walker Rd S, Walker, LA 70785-6047
West Monroe 1
Hero Fitness Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
130 Kiroli Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291-4910
Also in Louisiana
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools106
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools148
- MMA Gyms43
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies8
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training27
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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To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.
Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
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.