Kids Martial Arts Classes in Southfield, MI

6 of the 11 martial arts schools we list in Southfield 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.

Adaptive Martial Arts community Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

29864 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48034-1082

🕒 9:00am - 5:30pm

+15866306062 Website Directions

Martial Science Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

28919 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI 48076-5902

+12487031471 Website Directions

Plowden's Championship Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

25243 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI 48033-5263

+13134090357 Website Directions

Shojin Judo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

29305 Southfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076-2010

+18106263131 Website Directions

Southfield Martial Arts Institute Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

29100 Southfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076-1919

+12485697030 Website Directions

Ultimate Martial Arts Academy Kids classes

29350 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48034-1028

+12489859885 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.