Kids Martial Arts Classes in Maine

40 of the 138 martial arts schools we track in Maine 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 Maine page.

Augusta 3

Black Bear BJJ and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

126 Western Ave, Augusta, ME 04330-7249

+12074411133 Website All Augusta martial arts schools

Martial Arts Institute Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

23 Leighton Rd, Augusta, ME 04330

🕒 Wednesdays from 5-6pm

+12072004658 Website All Augusta martial arts schools

United Martial Arts Academies Kids classes

102 Bangor St, Augusta, ME 04330-4360

+12076210770 Website All Augusta martial arts schools

South Portland 3

Gracie Barra Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

798 Main St, South Portland, ME 04106-6035

+12072330955 Website All South Portland martial arts schools

Riverview Martial Arts Kids classes

682 Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106-4407

+12077991814 Website All South Portland martial arts schools

Southern Maine Taekwondo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

798 Main St, South Portland, ME 04106-6035

+12074156827 All South Portland martial arts schools

Biddeford 2

Nine Tigers Kung Fu Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

366 Elm St, Biddeford, ME 04005-3012

+12073034550 Website All Biddeford martial arts schools

Team Moreira Jiu Jitsu Biddeford, Adult & Kid classes Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

408 Alfred St, Biddeford, ME 04005

+12075900109 All Biddeford martial arts schools

Falmouth 2

Centerpoint Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

65 Gray Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105-2023

+12075361363 Website All Falmouth martial arts schools

Falmouth Martial Arts (FMA) Taekwondo For Kids Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

190 Middle Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105

+12074081960 Website All Falmouth martial arts schools

Farmingdale 2

Tao Martial Arts and Fitness Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

14 2nd St, Farmingdale, ME 04344-2931

+12072133818 Website All Farmingdale martial arts schools

Team Lawton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

599 Maine Ave, Farmingdale, ME 04344-1617

+12072133818 Website All Farmingdale martial arts schools

Lewiston 2

Central Maine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

760 Main St, Lewiston, ME 04240-5807

+12073447302 Website All Lewiston martial arts schools

Pelletier's Karate Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1 Taylor Hill Rd, Lewiston, ME 04240

+12077863731 Website All Lewiston martial arts schools

Portland 2

Discovery Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial class

34 Rainmaker Dr, Portland, ME 04103

+12077727763 Website All Portland martial arts schools

Portland Aikido Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

120 Woodford St, Portland, ME 04103-4513

+12077721524 Website All Portland martial arts schools

Westbrook 2

Greater Portland School of Jukado Kids classes

821 Main St, Westbrook, ME 04092-3420

+12074154086 Website All Westbrook martial arts schools

Total Krav maga Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

39 Mechanic St, Westbrook, ME 04092-2855

+12077970900 Website All Westbrook martial arts schools

Bangor 1

Campbell's ATA Black Belt Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

33 School St, Bangor, ME 04401

(207) 944-6704 Website All Bangor martial arts schools

Bar Harbor 1

Bar Harbor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

12 Bethany Ln, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-6010

+12072664167 Website

Brunswick 1

Riverview Martial Arts Kids classes

10 Tibbetts Dr, Brunswick, ME 04011-3680

+12077297399 Website All Brunswick martial arts schools

Caribou 1

Graciefighter Caribou Jiu Jitsu & MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

118 Bennett Dr, Caribou, ME 04736-2052

+12078081012 Website All Caribou martial arts schools

Cornish 1

Jukado Family Martial Arts and Fitness center Kids classesFree trial class

20 Main St, Cornish, ME 04020

+12074154086 Website

Ellsworth 1

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Acadia Kids classesBJJ / grappling

385 High St, Ellsworth, ME 04605-2571

🕒 Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 5-6 PM

+12072666243 Website All Ellsworth martial arts schools

Farmington 1

The Foundry Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

218 Fairbanks Rd, Farmington, ME 04938-5773

🕒 Mon, Thu: Kids Beginner Bjj @ 4:15pm

+12075003425 Website All Farmington martial arts schools

Freeport 1

Empire Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

15 Depot St, Freeport, ME 04032-1503

+12079561276 Website

Limerick 1

Ji-Beh Martial Arts, Limerick Kids classes

Limerick, ME

Website

Norway 1

Maine Kyokushin Karate Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

29 Main St, Norway, ME 04268-5580

+12075953740 Website

Oakland 1

Bearclan Jiujitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

826 Kennedy Memorial Dr, Oakland, ME 04963

+17076851934 Website

Orrington 1

Maine Traditional Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

136 River Rd, Orrington, ME 04474-3057

🕒 Thu Corinna Combo Class 5:30 PM

+12075705425 Website

Rangeley 1

The Foundry Rangeley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

25 Dallas Hill Rd, Rangeley, ME 04970-4032

🕒 Mon, Thu: Kids Beginner Bjj @ 4:15pm

+12076298755 Website

Rockland 1

Flow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

4 Cedar St, Rockland, ME 04841-3105

+12079750232 Website All Rockland martial arts schools

Rockport 1

Rockland Matsubayashi-Ryu Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

116 Union St, Rockport, ME 04856

+12073580343 Website All Rockport martial arts schools

Rumford 1

Simple Defense Concepts Kids classesBJJ / grappling

50 Congress St, Rumford, ME 04276-2092

+12076194754 Website All Rumford martial arts schools

Saco 1

MIKA Saco Martial Arts Kids classes

959 Portland Rd, Saco, ME 04072-9792

+12075533099 Website All Saco martial arts schools

Sanford 1

Thy's Taekwondo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

890 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073-3572

🕒 Tuesday - 4 to 5 PM

+12072162889 Website All Sanford martial arts schools

Scarborough 1

JI-BEH Martial Arts Kids classes

605 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074-7675

+12077934923 Website All Scarborough martial arts schools

Topsham 1

Riverview Martial Arts Kids classes

610 Augusta Rd, Topsham, ME 04086

(207) 729-7399 Website All Topsham martial arts schools

Waterville 1

Club NAHA Karate-Do Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

126 North St, Waterville, ME 04901-4954

+12078730684 Website

York 1

Martin's Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1026 US-1, York, ME 03909

+12073701445 Website

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 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.

How to become a certified yoga instructor?
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.