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Kids Martial Arts Classes in Cambridge, MA

6 of the 20 martial arts schools we list in Cambridge 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.

  1. Jae H. Kim Taekwondo Institute

    2000 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-2100

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. American Martial Arts Center

    36 Spinelli Pl, Cambridge, MA 02138-1064

    Mon–Fri 10:30am–8:30pm, Sat 9:00am–1:00pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  3. Ginsberg Academy BJJ

    2000 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-2100

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  4. CW Taekwondo at Boston

    285 Green St, Cambridge, MA 02139-3313

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
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  5. Aikido New England Aikikai

    2000 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-2100

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
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  6. Steve Nugent's Karate Institute

    1640 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02138-43ND

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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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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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.