Kids Martial Arts Classes in Gaithersburg, MD

10 of the 23 martial arts schools we list in Gaithersburg 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.

Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

220 Girard St, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-3467

+14106953400 Website Directions

Evolve Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

18753 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

+13019083700 Website Directions

Forge Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

7503 Muncaster Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

+12408993517 Website Directions

Iron Fist Chinese Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

18860 Woodfield Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20879-6708

+12404245726 Website Directions

Korean Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

8934 N Westland Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-1202

🕒 Sat-Sun 6am

+12406312592 Website Directions

Master Method Karate Gaithersburg Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

212 E Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-3014

+13019840700 Website Directions

Pandas Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

7621 Rickenbacker Dr Ste 600B, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

2409380159 Website Directions

Taichi Kung-Fu Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

7605 Airpark Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20879-4143

+14104742365 Website Directions

US Wushu Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

701 Russell Ave Ste F101, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

🕒 Sunday, Aug 02 08:00AM

7036988182 Website Directions

World Classic Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

7979 Muncaster Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-3806

+12404457770 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.