Kids Martial Arts Classes in New Orleans, LA

7 of the 25 martial arts schools we list in New Orleans 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.

Church's Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4716 Paris Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122-2553

+15043767009 Website Directions

Forever Driven Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

225 W Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124-1302

+15045097050 Website Directions

NOLABJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

4521 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115-1542

+15042854366 Website Directions

New Orleans Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

4521 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115-1542

+15042501760 Website Directions

New Orleans Shaolin Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3921 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117-5453

+15045095310 Website Directions

Ronin Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

10820 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70123-1814

+15046058668 Website Directions

Shaolin Institute Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1995 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119-1700

+15048351877 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.