Kids Martial Arts Classes in Metairie, LA

5 of the 20 martial arts schools we list in Metairie 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.

Bayou Fighting Championship MMA and Kick Boxing Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4204 Newton St, Metairie, LA 70001-3527

+15048102101 Website Directions

Gracie United Metairie - Team Jucao South Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003-3909

+15042370985 Website Directions

Louisiana Karate Association Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

706 Phosphor Ave, Metairie, LA 70005-2746

+15048356825 Website Directions

New State Fitness / NOLABJJ Metairie Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

4415 N Interstate 10 Service Rd W, Metairie, LA 70006

+15042011513 Website Directions

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1813 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005-2637

+15048311110 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.