Kids Martial Arts Classes in Boston, MA

4 of the 39 martial arts schools we list in Boston 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.

Brazilian Top Team - Back Bay Kids classes

400 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215-2813

🕒 Sun 10am-12pm, Mon 6am-8pm, Tue 6am-8pm, Wed 6am-8pm, Thu 6am-8:30pm, Fri 12pm-8pm, Sat 9am-2pm

+16172493294 Website Directions

Ippon Sports Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

14 Green St, Boston, MA 02129-3002

+18572378411 Website Directions

Modern Taekwondo Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

618 Gallivan Blvd, Boston, MA 02124-5404

+16175007232 Website Directions

Yang's Martial Arts Association Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

756 South St, Boston, MA 02131-1729

+16173639622 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.