Kids Martial Arts Classes in Lafayette, LA

6 of the 17 martial arts schools we list in Lafayette 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.

Acadiana Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1921 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508-6182

+13372338838 Website Directions

Be Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

113 Clinton St, Lafayette, LA 70501

+18883397655 Website Directions

Blue Tiger Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

500 Girard Park Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503-2623

+13377808797 Website Directions

Grapple House Kids classesBJJ / grappling

1117 Hugh Wallis Rd S, Lafayette, LA 70508

+13374223361 Website Directions

Headkicks Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing

6716 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503-6202

+13374224753 Website Directions

Lafayette Karate Club Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

411 W Bluebird Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508-6942

+13373440737 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.

Also in Lafayette

Kids Martial Arts Classes near Lafayette

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.