Kids Martial Arts Classes in Columbia, MO

5 of the 14 martial arts schools we list in Columbia 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.

COMO Karate Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

701 E Ash St, Columbia, MO 65201-4434

+15738649318 Website Directions

Gracie Humaita Columbia Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2010 Chapel Plaza Ct Suite B, Columbia, MO 65203-6382

+15735546601 Website Directions

Hockman's ATA Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2601 Rangeline St, Columbia, MO 65202

+15738755425 Website Directions

Hockmans ATA East Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Break Time, 2709 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201

+15738755425 Website Directions

Rifkin Professional Karate Center Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

502 Cooper Dr N, Columbia, MO 65201-7121

+15734420668 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.