Kids Martial Arts Classes in Bethesda, MD

5 of the 13 martial arts schools we list in Bethesda 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.

Ascend Institute of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

7801 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-6015

🕒 6:00 am - 7:00 am

+13017173336 Website Directions

Flying Kick Fitness Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4900 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-2614

+13019510543 Website Directions

Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

7920 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-2500

+12409054300 Website Directions

Polander Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

5017 Wilson Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814

+12403054040 Website Directions

TK Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

6831 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815

🕒 1:45p.m. to 3:15p.m.

(301) 657-7782 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.