Kids Martial Arts Classes in Waterford, MI

5 of the 9 martial arts schools we list in Waterford 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.

Douvris TaeKwon-Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4112 W Walton Blvd, Waterford, MI 48329-4178

+12486732467 Website Directions

Grace Karate Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

1585 Crescent Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48327-1905

+12488071974 Website Directions

Holloway's Isshin Ryu Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

3833 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328-3017

🕒 Monday - 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm

+12485054698 Website Directions

Ironwood Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4541 Dixie Hwy, Waterford, MI 48329-3515

+18102434974 Website Directions

Universal United Nepalese Taekwondo Federation Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

6616 Cooley Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48327-4239

+15713156653 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.