Kids Martial Arts Classes in Baton Rouge, LA

8 of the 25 martial arts schools we list in Baton Rouge 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.

American Karate Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

5765 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817-3008

+12257556046 Website Directions

Bayou Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

9681 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70815-5506

+12255058500 Website Directions

Glory Martial Art Kids classes

14969 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816-1242

+12252475907 Website Directions

Inspired Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

7353 Highland Rd Ste A, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

(225) 384-0282 Website Directions

JM Modern Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

14141 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70817

+18775625527 Website Directions

Joel Neely's Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Academy Kids classes

14160 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817-1313

+12257530913 Website Directions

Kimm's Institute of Self-Defense Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4816 Jamestown Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-3224

+12259242837 Website Directions

NexGen Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

7353 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-6641

+12257667279 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.