Kids Martial Arts Classes in Columbia, MD

5 of the 30 martial arts schools we list in Columbia 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.

Israeli Krav Maga Kids classesMMA

9309 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21046-1542

+16098463004 Website Directions

Ju-Jitsu Dojo of Columbia Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

9691 Gerwig Lane, Suite L, Columbia, MD 21046

(410) 309-1988 Website Directions

Nam's Taekwondo USA Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

9110 Red Branch Rd, Columbia, MD 21045-2011

🕒 Mon-Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 10am-4pm

+14109925522 Website Directions

Rising Tide Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

9570 Berger Rd, Columbia, MD 21046-1512

+14438320904 Website Directions

Watchdog Krav Maga Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

5570 Sterrett Pl, Columbia, MD 21044-2615

+14104426762 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.