Kids Martial Arts Classes in St Paul, MN

10 of the 26 martial arts schools we list in St Paul 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.

Aikido of Minnesota Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

755 Prior Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104

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Forte's American Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1011 Meadowlands Dr, St Paul, MN 55127-2306

🕒 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

+16516535725 Website Directions

Grappler Station Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

2015 Ford Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55116-1932

+16123562408 Website Directions

Higher Ground BJJ MN Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

4395 Lake Ave S, St Paul, MN 55110-3455

+16517249088 Website Directions

Indomitable Spirit Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1017 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102

+16514286170 Website Directions

Marshall Ave Self Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2054 Marshall Ave, St Paul, MN 55104-5744

+16516476986 Website Directions

Martial Virtues Academy of Soo Bahk Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

860 St Clair Ave, St Paul, MN 55105-3210

+16512141485 Website Directions

St. Paul Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grappling

322 Chester St, St Paul, MN 55107-1203

+16516006089 Website Directions

The Art MMA Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

225 Roselawn Ave E, St Paul, MN 55117

+16125983065 Website Directions

Twin Cities Aikido Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2382 Hampden Ave, St Paul, MN 55114

+16516443360 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.