Kids Martial Arts Classes in Somerville, MA

7 of the 15 martial arts schools we list in Somerville 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.

617 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

86 Joy St, Somerville, MA 02143-2138

+18572004615 Website Directions

Brazilian Martial Arts Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

700 Mystic Ave, Somerville, MA 02145-1413

+16176283800 Website Directions

Davis Square Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

408 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02144-2551

+16175919656 Website Directions

Red Tiger Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

278 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145-2950

+16177766224 Website Directions

Sinha' Capoeira Boston Kids classes

276 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145-2950

+18574179394 Website Directions

Tohoku Judo Club Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

444 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143-3260

+16177769060 Website Directions

Villari's Martial Arts Centers Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

54 Union Sq, Somerville, MA 02143

+16176255070 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.